Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 36/25 and 4/8

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 4/8

36/25 + 4/8 is 97/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    36/25 = 36 × 8/25 × 8 = 288/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/200 + 100/200 = 288 + 100/200 = 388/200
  5. 388/200 simplified gives 97/50
  6. So, 36/25 + 4/8 = 97/50
    In mixed form: 147/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com