Add 56/75 and 30/36
56/75 + 30/36 is 79/50.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 12/75 × 12 = 672/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Add the two like fractions:
672/900 + 750/900 = 672 + 750/900 = 1422/900 - 1422/900 simplified gives 79/50
- So, 56/75 + 30/36 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50
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