Add 16/75 and 7/36
16/75 + 7/36 is 367/900.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 12/75 × 12 = 192/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Add the two like fractions:
192/900 + 175/900 = 192 + 175/900 = 367/900 - So, 16/75 + 7/36 = 367/900
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