Add 5/75 and 6/36
5/75 + 6/36 is 7/30.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Add the two like fractions:
60/900 + 150/900 = 60 + 150/900 = 210/900 - 210/900 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 5/75 + 6/36 = 7/30
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