Add 7/75 and 16/36
7/75 + 16/36 is 121/225.
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,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Add the two like fractions:
84/900 + 400/900 = 84 + 400/900 = 484/900 - 484/900 simplified gives 121/225
- So, 7/75 + 16/36 = 121/225
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