Add 36/6 and 54/75
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 54/75
36/6 + 54/75 is 168/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 108/150 = 900 + 108/150 = 1008/150 - 1008/150 simplified gives 168/25
- So, 36/6 + 54/75 = 168/25
In mixed form: 618/25
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