Add 25/75 and 36/49
25/75 + 36/49 is 157/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
25/75 = 25 × 49/75 × 49 = 1225/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
36/49 = 36 × 75/49 × 75 = 2700/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/3675 + 2700/3675 = 1225 + 2700/3675 = 3925/3675 - 3925/3675 simplified gives 157/147
- So, 25/75 + 36/49 = 157/147
In mixed form: 110/147
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