Add 25/36 and 49/5
1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 9 4/5
25/36 + 49/5 is 1889/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
49/5 = 49 × 36/5 × 36 = 1764/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 1764/180 = 125 + 1764/180 = 1889/180 - So, 25/36 + 49/5 = 1889/180
In mixed form: 1089/180
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