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Add 2/75 and 12/36

2/75 + 12/36 is 9/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/900 + 300/900 = 24 + 300/900 = 324/900
  5. 324/900 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 2/75 + 12/36 = 9/25

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