Add 36/96 and 1/75
36/96 + 1/75 is 233/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2400 + 32/2400 = 900 + 32/2400 = 932/2400 - 932/2400 simplified gives 233/600
- So, 36/96 + 1/75 = 233/600
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