Add 35/25 and 36/18
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 2 0/18
35/25 + 36/18 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450 - Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 900/450 = 630 + 900/450 = 1530/450 - 1530/450 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 35/25 + 36/18 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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