Add 7/75 and 36/10, Solve 7/75 + 3 6/10 as a fraction

Add 7/75 and 36/10

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

7/75 + 36/10 is 277/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
36/10 = 36 × 15/10 × 15 = 540/150
Add the two like fractions:
14/150 + 540/150 = 14 + 540/150 = 554/150
554/150 simplified gives 277/75
So, 7/75 + 36/10 = 277/75
In mixed form: 352/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad