Add 6/36 and 16/75
6/36 + 16/75 is 19/50.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
16/75 = 16 × 12/75 × 12 = 192/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 192/900 = 150 + 192/900 = 342/900 - 342/900 simplified gives 19/50
- So, 6/36 + 16/75 = 19/50
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