Add 25/36 and 70/90
25/36 + 70/90 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 140/180 = 125 + 140/180 = 265/180 - 265/180 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 25/36 + 70/90 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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