Add 8/36 and 21/75
8/36 + 21/75 is 113/225.
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,
21/75 = 21 × 12/75 × 12 = 252/900 - Add the two like fractions:
200/900 + 252/900 = 200 + 252/900 = 452/900 - 452/900 simplified gives 113/225
- So, 8/36 + 21/75 = 113/225
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