Add 72/75 and 15/36
72/75 + 15/36 is 413/300.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Add the two like fractions:
864/900 + 375/900 = 864 + 375/900 = 1239/900 - 1239/900 simplified gives 413/300
- So, 72/75 + 15/36 = 413/300
In mixed form: 1113/300
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