Add 25/20 and 30/36
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 30/36
25/20 + 30/36 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 150/180 = 225 + 150/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 25/20 + 30/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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