Add 75/36 and 9/10
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 9/10
75/36 + 9/10 is 179/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 162/180 = 375 + 162/180 = 537/180 - 537/180 simplified gives 179/60
- So, 75/36 + 9/10 = 179/60
In mixed form: 259/60
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