Add 36/8 and 72/75
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 72/75
36/8 + 72/75 is 273/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
36/8 = 36 × 75/8 × 75 = 2700/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
72/75 = 72 × 8/75 × 8 = 576/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/600 + 576/600 = 2700 + 576/600 = 3276/600 - 3276/600 simplified gives 273/50
- So, 36/8 + 72/75 = 273/50
In mixed form: 523/50
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