Add 25/36 and 40/84
25/36 + 40/84 is 295/252.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252 - Add the two like fractions:
175/252 + 120/252 = 175 + 120/252 = 295/252 - So, 25/36 + 40/84 = 295/252
In mixed form: 143/252
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