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Add 2/36 and 8/75

2/36 + 8/75 is 73/450.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 12/75 × 12 = 96/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/900 + 96/900 = 50 + 96/900 = 146/900
  5. 146/900 simplified gives 73/450
  6. So, 2/36 + 8/75 = 73/450

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