Add 25/36 and 42/64
25/36 + 42/64 is 389/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
25/36 = 25 × 16/36 × 16 = 400/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576 - Add the two like fractions:
400/576 + 378/576 = 400 + 378/576 = 778/576 - 778/576 simplified gives 389/288
- So, 25/36 + 42/64 = 389/288
In mixed form: 1101/288
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