Add 25/36 and 56/60
25/36 + 56/60 is 293/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 168/180 = 125 + 168/180 = 293/180 - So, 25/36 + 56/60 = 293/180
In mixed form: 1113/180
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