Add 36/75 and 7/6
1st number: 36/75, 2nd number: 1 1/6
36/75 + 7/6 is 247/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 175/150 = 72 + 175/150 = 247/150 - So, 36/75 + 7/6 = 247/150
In mixed form: 197/150
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