Add 2/36 and 27/25
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 2/25
2/36 + 27/25 is 511/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
27/25 = 27 × 36/25 × 36 = 972/900 - Add the two like fractions:
50/900 + 972/900 = 50 + 972/900 = 1022/900 - 1022/900 simplified gives 511/450
- So, 2/36 + 27/25 = 511/450
In mixed form: 161/450
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