Add 72/75 and 28/36
72/75 + 28/36 is 391/225.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900 - Add the two like fractions:
864/900 + 700/900 = 864 + 700/900 = 1564/900 - 1564/900 simplified gives 391/225
- So, 72/75 + 28/36 = 391/225
In mixed form: 1166/225
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