Add 1/36 and 25/50
1/36 + 25/50 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
25/50 = 25 × 18/50 × 18 = 450/900 - Add the two like fractions:
25/900 + 450/900 = 25 + 450/900 = 475/900 - 475/900 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 1/36 + 25/50 = 19/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/36+25/50 1/72+25/50 3/36+25/50 1/36+75/50 5/36+25/50 7/36+25/50