Add 25/45 and 7/36
25/45 + 7/36 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 35/180 = 100 + 35/180 = 135/180 - 135/180 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 25/45 + 7/36 = 3/4
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