Add 24/75 and 5/36
24/75 + 5/36 is 413/900.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 12/75 × 12 = 288/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Add the two like fractions:
288/900 + 125/900 = 288 + 125/900 = 413/900 - So, 24/75 + 5/36 = 413/900
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