Add 3/36 and 49/25
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 24/25
3/36 + 49/25 is 613/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
49/25 = 49 × 36/25 × 36 = 1764/900 - Add the two like fractions:
75/900 + 1764/900 = 75 + 1764/900 = 1839/900 - 1839/900 simplified gives 613/300
- So, 3/36 + 49/25 = 613/300
In mixed form: 213/300
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