Add 25/36 and 35/80
25/36 + 35/80 is 163/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
25/36 = 25 × 20/36 × 20 = 500/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
500/720 + 315/720 = 500 + 315/720 = 815/720 - 815/720 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 25/36 + 35/80 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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