Add 36/25 and 28/84
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 28/84
36/25 + 28/84 is 133/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
36/25 = 36 × 84/25 × 84 = 3024/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/2100 + 700/2100 = 3024 + 700/2100 = 3724/2100 - 3724/2100 simplified gives 133/75
- So, 36/25 + 28/84 = 133/75
In mixed form: 158/75
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