Add 42/25 and 5/36
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/36
42/25 + 5/36 is 1637/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
42/25 = 42 × 36/25 × 36 = 1512/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/900 + 125/900 = 1512 + 125/900 = 1637/900 - So, 42/25 + 5/36 = 1637/900
In mixed form: 1737/900
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