Add 80/75 and 2/36
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 2/36
80/75 + 2/36 is 101/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
80/75 = 80 × 12/75 × 12 = 960/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Add the two like fractions:
960/900 + 50/900 = 960 + 50/900 = 1010/900 - 1010/900 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 80/75 + 2/36 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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