Add 25/3 and 36/4
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 9 0/4
25/3 + 36/4 is 52/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
25/3 = 25 × 4/3 × 4 = 100/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
36/4 = 36 × 3/4 × 3 = 108/12 - Add the two like fractions:
100/12 + 108/12 = 100 + 108/12 = 208/12 - 208/12 simplified gives 52/3
- So, 25/3 + 36/4 = 52/3
In mixed form: 171/3
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