Add 75/36 and 20/40
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 20/40
75/36 + 20/40 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
75/36 = 75 × 10/36 × 10 = 750/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
750/360 + 180/360 = 750 + 180/360 = 930/360 - 930/360 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 75/36 + 20/40 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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