Add 25/36 and 21/35
25/36 + 21/35 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
25/36 = 25 × 35/36 × 35 = 875/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
21/35 = 21 × 36/35 × 36 = 756/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1260 + 756/1260 = 875 + 756/1260 = 1631/1260 - 1631/1260 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 25/36 + 21/35 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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