Add 75/36 and 20/25
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 20/25
75/36 + 20/25 is 173/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
20/25 = 20 × 36/25 × 36 = 720/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/900 + 720/900 = 1875 + 720/900 = 2595/900 - 2595/900 simplified gives 173/60
- So, 75/36 + 20/25 = 173/60
In mixed form: 253/60
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