Add 36/75 and 5/10
36/75 + 5/10 is 49/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 75/150 = 72 + 75/150 = 147/150 - 147/150 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 36/75 + 5/10 = 49/50
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