Add 36/75 and 6/9
36/75 + 6/9 is 86/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
108/225 + 150/225 = 108 + 150/225 = 258/225 - 258/225 simplified gives 86/75
- So, 36/75 + 6/9 = 86/75
In mixed form: 111/75
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