Add 25/28 and 20/36
25/28 + 20/36 is 365/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
225/252 + 140/252 = 225 + 140/252 = 365/252 - So, 25/28 + 20/36 = 365/252
In mixed form: 1113/252
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