Add 25/36 and 21/25
25/36 + 21/25 is 1381/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
25/36 = 25 × 25/36 × 25 = 625/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
21/25 = 21 × 36/25 × 36 = 756/900 - Add the two like fractions:
625/900 + 756/900 = 625 + 756/900 = 1381/900 - So, 25/36 + 21/25 = 1381/900
In mixed form: 1481/900
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