Add 25/36 and 16/10
1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10
25/36 + 16/10 is 413/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 288/180 = 125 + 288/180 = 413/180 - So, 25/36 + 16/10 = 413/180
In mixed form: 253/180
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