Add 25/15 and 1/36
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1/36
25/15 + 1/36 is 61/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
25/15 = 25 × 12/15 × 12 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 5/180 = 300 + 5/180 = 305/180 - 305/180 simplified gives 61/36
- So, 25/15 + 1/36 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36
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