Add 25/36 and 20/30
25/36 + 20/30 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 120/180 = 125 + 120/180 = 245/180 - 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 25/36 + 20/30 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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