Add 36/75 and 5/72
36/75 + 5/72 is 989/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
36/75 = 36 × 24/75 × 24 = 864/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1800 + 125/1800 = 864 + 125/1800 = 989/1800 - So, 36/75 + 5/72 = 989/1800
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