Add 36/90 and 7/75
36/90 + 7/75 is 37/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 42/450 = 180 + 42/450 = 222/450 - 222/450 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 36/90 + 7/75 = 37/75
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