Add 21/36 and 4/25
21/36 + 4/25 is 223/300.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
4/25 = 4 × 36/25 × 36 = 144/900 - Add the two like fractions:
525/900 + 144/900 = 525 + 144/900 = 669/900 - 669/900 simplified gives 223/300
- So, 21/36 + 4/25 = 223/300
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