Add 10/25 and 36/49
10/25 + 36/49 is 278/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
10/25 = 10 × 49/25 × 49 = 490/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
36/49 = 36 × 25/49 × 25 = 900/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1225 + 900/1225 = 490 + 900/1225 = 1390/1225 - 1390/1225 simplified gives 278/245
- So, 10/25 + 36/49 = 278/245
In mixed form: 133/245
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