Add 70/75 and 3/36
70/75 + 3/36 is 61/60.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 12/75 × 12 = 840/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Add the two like fractions:
840/900 + 75/900 = 840 + 75/900 = 915/900 - 915/900 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 70/75 + 3/36 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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