Add 7/75 and 15/36
7/75 + 15/36 is 51/100.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Add the two like fractions:
84/900 + 375/900 = 84 + 375/900 = 459/900 - 459/900 simplified gives 51/100
- So, 7/75 + 15/36 = 51/100
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