Add 8/36 and 2/75
8/36 + 2/75 is 56/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900 - Add the two like fractions:
200/900 + 24/900 = 200 + 24/900 = 224/900 - 224/900 simplified gives 56/225
- So, 8/36 + 2/75 = 56/225
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