Add 7/36 and 75/30
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 2 15/30
7/36 + 75/30 is 97/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
75/30 = 75 × 6/30 × 6 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 450/180 = 35 + 450/180 = 485/180 - 485/180 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 7/36 + 75/30 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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