Add 25/10 and 5/36
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/36
25/10 + 5/36 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 25/180 = 450 + 25/180 = 475/180 - 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 25/10 + 5/36 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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