Add 2/75 and 36/90
2/75 + 36/90 is 32/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
12/450 + 180/450 = 12 + 180/450 = 192/450 - 192/450 simplified gives 32/75
- So, 2/75 + 36/90 = 32/75
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