Add 25/18 and 35/60
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 35/60
25/18 + 35/60 is 71/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 105/180 = 250 + 105/180 = 355/180 - 355/180 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 25/18 + 35/60 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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