Add 81/36 and 15/75
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 15/75
81/36 + 15/75 is 49/20.
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,
81/36 = 81 × 25/36 × 25 = 2025/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/900 + 180/900 = 2025 + 180/900 = 2205/900 - 2205/900 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 81/36 + 15/75 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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