Add 45/36 and 2/25
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 2/25
45/36 + 2/25 is 133/100.
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,
45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/900 + 72/900 = 1125 + 72/900 = 1197/900 - 1197/900 simplified gives 133/100
- So, 45/36 + 2/25 = 133/100
In mixed form: 133/100
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