Add 7/36 and 75/80
7/36 + 75/80 is 163/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
7/36 = 7 × 20/36 × 20 = 140/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720 - Add the two like fractions:
140/720 + 675/720 = 140 + 675/720 = 815/720 - 815/720 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 7/36 + 75/80 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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