Add 36/70 and 9/25
36/70 + 9/25 is 153/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
9/25 = 9 × 14/25 × 14 = 126/350 - Add the two like fractions:
180/350 + 126/350 = 180 + 126/350 = 306/350 - 306/350 simplified gives 153/175
- So, 36/70 + 9/25 = 153/175
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