Add 25/12 and 5/36
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 5/36
25/12 + 5/36 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36 - Add the two like fractions:
75/36 + 5/36 = 75 + 5/36 = 80/36 - 80/36 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 25/12 + 5/36 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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