Add 25/20 and 3/36
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 3/36
25/20 + 3/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 15/180 = 225 + 15/180 = 240/180 - 240/180 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 25/20 + 3/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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