Add 36/25 and 9/16
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 9/16
36/25 + 9/16 is 801/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
36/25 = 36 × 16/25 × 16 = 576/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400 - Add the two like fractions:
576/400 + 225/400 = 576 + 225/400 = 801/400 - So, 36/25 + 9/16 = 801/400
In mixed form: 21/400
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