Add 25/32 and 8/36
25/32 + 8/36 is 289/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
8/36 = 8 × 8/36 × 8 = 64/288 - Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 64/288 = 225 + 64/288 = 289/288 - So, 25/32 + 8/36 = 289/288
In mixed form: 11/288
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