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Add 15/36 and 5/75

15/36 + 5/75 is 29/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/900 + 60/900 = 375 + 60/900 = 435/900
  5. 435/900 simplified gives 29/60
  6. So, 15/36 + 5/75 = 29/60

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