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Add 2/36 and 7/75

2/36 + 7/75 is 67/450.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/900 + 84/900 = 50 + 84/900 = 134/900
  5. 134/900 simplified gives 67/450
  6. So, 2/36 + 7/75 = 67/450

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