Add 36/25 and 2/7
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 2/7
36/25 + 2/7 is 302/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
36/25 = 36 × 7/25 × 7 = 252/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
2/7 = 2 × 25/7 × 25 = 50/175 - Add the two like fractions:
252/175 + 50/175 = 252 + 50/175 = 302/175 - So, 36/25 + 2/7 = 302/175
In mixed form: 1127/175
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