Add 25/36 and 9/20
25/36 + 9/20 is 103/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 81/180 = 125 + 81/180 = 206/180 - 206/180 simplified gives 103/90
- So, 25/36 + 9/20 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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