Add 36/75 and 40/60
36/75 + 40/60 is 86/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
144/300 + 200/300 = 144 + 200/300 = 344/300 - 344/300 simplified gives 86/75
- So, 36/75 + 40/60 = 86/75
In mixed form: 111/75
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