Add 25/36 and 49/20
1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 2 9/20
25/36 + 49/20 is 283/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 441/180 = 125 + 441/180 = 566/180 - 566/180 simplified gives 283/90
- So, 25/36 + 49/20 = 283/90
In mixed form: 313/90
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