Add 60/75 and 35/36
60/75 + 35/36 is 319/180.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 12/75 × 12 = 720/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Add the two like fractions:
720/900 + 875/900 = 720 + 875/900 = 1595/900 - 1595/900 simplified gives 319/180
- So, 60/75 + 35/36 = 319/180
In mixed form: 1139/180
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