Add 25/36 and 42/7
1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 6 0/7
25/36 + 42/7 is 241/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
42/7 = 42 × 36/7 × 36 = 1512/252 - Add the two like fractions:
175/252 + 1512/252 = 175 + 1512/252 = 1687/252 - 1687/252 simplified gives 241/36
- So, 25/36 + 42/7 = 241/36
In mixed form: 625/36
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