Add 25/36 and 18/32
25/36 + 18/32 is 181/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288 - Add the two like fractions:
200/288 + 162/288 = 200 + 162/288 = 362/288 - 362/288 simplified gives 181/144
- So, 25/36 + 18/32 = 181/144
In mixed form: 137/144
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