Add 25/36 and 12/24
25/36 + 12/24 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
25/36 = 25 × 2/36 × 2 = 50/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
50/72 + 36/72 = 50 + 36/72 = 86/72 - 86/72 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 25/36 + 12/24 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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