Add 25/36 and 8/9
25/36 + 8/9 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Add the two like fractions:
25/36 + 32/36 = 25 + 32/36 = 57/36 - 57/36 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 25/36 + 8/9 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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