Add 25/36 and 8/16
25/36 + 8/16 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Add the two like fractions:
100/144 + 72/144 = 100 + 72/144 = 172/144 - 172/144 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 25/36 + 8/16 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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