Add 25/9 and 40/36
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 4/36
25/9 + 40/36 is 35/9.
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,
40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36 - Add the two like fractions:
100/36 + 40/36 = 100 + 40/36 = 140/36 - 140/36 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 25/9 + 40/36 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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