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Add 25/32 and 2/36

25/32 + 2/36 is 241/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/288 + 16/288 = 225 + 16/288 = 241/288
  5. So, 25/32 + 2/36 = 241/288

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