Add 75/36 and 1/5
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 1/5
75/36 + 1/5 is 137/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 36/180 = 375 + 36/180 = 411/180 - 411/180 simplified gives 137/60
- So, 75/36 + 1/5 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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