Add 36/81 and 18/25
36/81 + 18/25 is 262/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
18/25 = 18 × 81/25 × 81 = 1458/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2025 + 1458/2025 = 900 + 1458/2025 = 2358/2025 - 2358/2025 simplified gives 262/225
- So, 36/81 + 18/25 = 262/225
In mixed form: 137/225
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