Add 75/5 and 40/36
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/36
75/5 + 40/36 is 145/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
75/5 = 75 × 36/5 × 36 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/180 + 200/180 = 2700 + 200/180 = 2900/180 - 2900/180 simplified gives 145/9
- So, 75/5 + 40/36 = 145/9
In mixed form: 161/9
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