Add 25/3 and 7/36
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 7/36
25/3 + 7/36 is 307/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
25/3 = 25 × 12/3 × 12 = 300/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Add the two like fractions:
300/36 + 7/36 = 300 + 7/36 = 307/36 - So, 25/3 + 7/36 = 307/36
In mixed form: 819/36
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