Add 3/7 and 25/36
3/7 + 25/36 is 283/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
3/7 = 3 × 36/7 × 36 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 175/252 = 108 + 175/252 = 283/252 - So, 3/7 + 25/36 = 283/252
In mixed form: 131/252
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