Add 3/36 and 3/75
3/36 + 3/75 is 37/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900 - Add the two like fractions:
75/900 + 36/900 = 75 + 36/900 = 111/900 - 111/900 simplified gives 37/300
- So, 3/36 + 3/75 = 37/300
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