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Add 7/75 and 15/36

7/75 + 15/36 is 51/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/900 + 375/900 = 84 + 375/900 = 459/900
  5. 459/900 simplified gives 51/100
  6. So, 7/75 + 15/36 = 51/100

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