Add 2/25 and 5/36
2/25 + 5/36 is 197/900.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Add the two like fractions:
72/900 + 125/900 = 72 + 125/900 = 197/900 - So, 2/25 + 5/36 = 197/900
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