Add 25/75 and 35/36
25/75 + 35/36 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
25/75 = 25 × 12/75 × 12 = 300/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 875/900 = 300 + 875/900 = 1175/900 - 1175/900 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 25/75 + 35/36 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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