Add 25/6 and 10/36
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 10/36
25/6 + 10/36 is 40/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
25/6 = 25 × 6/6 × 6 = 150/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Add the two like fractions:
150/36 + 10/36 = 150 + 10/36 = 160/36 - 160/36 simplified gives 40/9
- So, 25/6 + 10/36 = 40/9
In mixed form: 44/9
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