Add 25/36 and 7/18
25/36 + 7/18 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
25/36 = 25 × 1/36 × 1 = 25/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
25/36 + 14/36 = 25 + 14/36 = 39/36 - 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 25/36 + 7/18 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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