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Add 4/75 and 3/36

4/75 + 3/36 is 41/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    4/75 = 4 × 12/75 × 12 = 48/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/900 + 75/900 = 48 + 75/900 = 123/900
  5. 123/900 simplified gives 41/300
  6. So, 4/75 + 3/36 = 41/300

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