Add 36/75 and 7/12
36/75 + 7/12 is 319/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
144/300 + 175/300 = 144 + 175/300 = 319/300 - So, 36/75 + 7/12 = 319/300
In mixed form: 119/300
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