Add 36/75 and 12/35
36/75 + 12/35 is 144/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
36/75 = 36 × 7/75 × 7 = 252/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
12/35 = 12 × 15/35 × 15 = 180/525 - Add the two like fractions:
252/525 + 180/525 = 252 + 180/525 = 432/525 - 432/525 simplified gives 144/175
- So, 36/75 + 12/35 = 144/175
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