Add 1/25 and 21/36
1/25 + 21/36 is 187/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
1/25 = 1 × 36/25 × 36 = 36/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Add the two like fractions:
36/900 + 525/900 = 36 + 525/900 = 561/900 - 561/900 simplified gives 187/300
- So, 1/25 + 21/36 = 187/300
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