Add 75/36 and 60/45
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 1 15/45
75/36 + 60/45 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 240/180 = 375 + 240/180 = 615/180 - 615/180 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 75/36 + 60/45 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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