Add 36/84 and 2/25
36/84 + 2/25 is 89/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2100 + 168/2100 = 900 + 168/2100 = 1068/2100 - 1068/2100 simplified gives 89/175
- So, 36/84 + 2/25 = 89/175
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