Add 5/36 and 5/25
5/36 + 5/25 is 61/180.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900 - Add the two like fractions:
125/900 + 180/900 = 125 + 180/900 = 305/900 - 305/900 simplified gives 61/180
- So, 5/36 + 5/25 = 61/180
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