Add 6/8 and 36/75
6/8 + 36/75 is 123/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
36/75 = 36 × 8/75 × 8 = 288/600 - Add the two like fractions:
450/600 + 288/600 = 450 + 288/600 = 738/600 - 738/600 simplified gives 123/100
- So, 6/8 + 36/75 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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