Add 75/36 and 3/30
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 3/30
75/36 + 3/30 is 131/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
3/30 = 3 × 6/30 × 6 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 18/180 = 375 + 18/180 = 393/180 - 393/180 simplified gives 131/60
- So, 75/36 + 3/30 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60
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