Add 36/75 and 20/45
36/75 + 20/45 is 208/225.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
108/225 + 100/225 = 108 + 100/225 = 208/225 - So, 36/75 + 20/45 = 208/225
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