Add 36/15 and 2/75
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2/75
36/15 + 2/75 is 182/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
36/15 = 36 × 5/15 × 5 = 180/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Add the two like fractions:
180/75 + 2/75 = 180 + 2/75 = 182/75 - So, 36/15 + 2/75 = 182/75
In mixed form: 232/75
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