Add 36/45 and 7/25
36/45 + 7/25 is 27/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 63/225 = 180 + 63/225 = 243/225 - 243/225 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 36/45 + 7/25 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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