Add 25/2 and 2/36
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 2/36
25/2 + 2/36 is 113/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
25/2 = 25 × 18/2 × 18 = 450/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
450/36 + 2/36 = 450 + 2/36 = 452/36 - 452/36 simplified gives 113/9
- So, 25/2 + 2/36 = 113/9
In mixed form: 125/9
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