Add 49/75 and 21/36
49/75 + 21/36 is 371/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
49/75 = 49 × 12/75 × 12 = 588/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Add the two like fractions:
588/900 + 525/900 = 588 + 525/900 = 1113/900 - 1113/900 simplified gives 371/300
- So, 49/75 + 21/36 = 371/300
In mixed form: 171/300
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