Add 6/36 and 40/75
6/36 + 40/75 is 7/10.
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,
40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 480/900 = 150 + 480/900 = 630/900 - 630/900 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 6/36 + 40/75 = 7/10
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