Add 60/75 and 7/36
60/75 + 7/36 is 179/180.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Add the two like fractions:
720/900 + 175/900 = 720 + 175/900 = 895/900 - 895/900 simplified gives 179/180
- So, 60/75 + 7/36 = 179/180
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