Add 25/36 and 5/10
25/36 + 5/10 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 90/180 = 125 + 90/180 = 215/180 - 215/180 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 25/36 + 5/10 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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