Add 14/36 and 25/10
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 2 5/10
14/36 + 25/10 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 450/180 = 70 + 450/180 = 520/180 - 520/180 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 14/36 + 25/10 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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