Add 36/4 and 40/75, Solve 9 0/4 + 40/75 as a fraction

Add 36/4 and 40/75

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/75

36/4 + 40/75 is 143/15.

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,
40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
Add the two like fractions:
2700/300 + 160/300 = 2700 + 160/300 = 2860/300
2860/300 simplified gives 143/15
So, 36/4 + 40/75 = 143/15
In mixed form: 98/15

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