Add 75/36 and 96/30
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 3 6/30
75/36 + 96/30 is 317/60.
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,
96/30 = 96 × 6/30 × 6 = 576/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 576/180 = 375 + 576/180 = 951/180 - 951/180 simplified gives 317/60
- So, 75/36 + 96/30 = 317/60
In mixed form: 517/60
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