Add 25/36 and 27/84
25/36 + 27/84 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252 - Add the two like fractions:
175/252 + 81/252 = 175 + 81/252 = 256/252 - 256/252 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 25/36 + 27/84 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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