Add 42/36 and 18/25
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 18/25
42/36 + 18/25 is 283/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
18/25 = 18 × 36/25 × 36 = 648/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/900 + 648/900 = 1050 + 648/900 = 1698/900 - 1698/900 simplified gives 283/150
- So, 42/36 + 18/25 = 283/150
In mixed form: 1133/150
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