Add 75/10 and 15/36
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 15/36
75/10 + 15/36 is 95/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 75/180 = 1350 + 75/180 = 1425/180 - 1425/180 simplified gives 95/12
- So, 75/10 + 15/36 = 95/12
In mixed form: 711/12
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