Add 36/25 and 6/9
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 6/9
36/25 + 6/9 is 158/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
324/225 + 150/225 = 324 + 150/225 = 474/225 - 474/225 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 36/25 + 6/9 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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