Add 36/75 and 4/5
36/75 + 4/5 is 32/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
36/75 = 36 × 1/75 × 1 = 36/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
4/5 = 4 × 15/5 × 15 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
36/75 + 60/75 = 36 + 60/75 = 96/75 - 96/75 simplified gives 32/25
- So, 36/75 + 4/5 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25
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