Add 36/40 and 9/25
36/40 + 9/25 is 63/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 72/200 = 180 + 72/200 = 252/200 - 252/200 simplified gives 63/50
- So, 36/40 + 9/25 = 63/50
In mixed form: 113/50
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