Add 49/36 and 6/75
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 6/75
49/36 + 6/75 is 1297/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
49/36 = 49 × 25/36 × 25 = 1225/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
6/75 = 6 × 12/75 × 12 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/900 + 72/900 = 1225 + 72/900 = 1297/900 - So, 49/36 + 6/75 = 1297/900
In mixed form: 1397/900
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