Add 25/9 and 3/36
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 3/36
25/9 + 3/36 is 103/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
100/36 + 3/36 = 100 + 3/36 = 103/36 - So, 25/9 + 3/36 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36
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