Add 36/75 and 12/45
36/75 + 12/45 is 56/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Add the two like fractions:
108/225 + 60/225 = 108 + 60/225 = 168/225 - 168/225 simplified gives 56/75
- So, 36/75 + 12/45 = 56/75
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