Add 75/36 and 20/8
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 2 4/8
75/36 + 20/8 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 180/72 = 150 + 180/72 = 330/72 - 330/72 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 75/36 + 20/8 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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