Add 15/75 and 21/36
15/75 + 21/36 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Add the two like fractions:
180/900 + 525/900 = 180 + 525/900 = 705/900 - 705/900 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 15/75 + 21/36 = 47/60
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