Add 36/4 and 24/75
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 24/75
36/4 + 24/75 is 233/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
36/4 = 36 × 75/4 × 75 = 2700/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/300 + 96/300 = 2700 + 96/300 = 2796/300 - 2796/300 simplified gives 233/25
- So, 36/4 + 24/75 = 233/25
In mixed form: 98/25
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