Add 75/36 and 7/15
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 7/15
75/36 + 7/15 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 84/180 = 375 + 84/180 = 459/180 - 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 75/36 + 7/15 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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