Add 5/9 and 36/25
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 11/25
5/9 + 36/25 is 449/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225 - Add the two like fractions:
125/225 + 324/225 = 125 + 324/225 = 449/225 - So, 5/9 + 36/25 = 449/225
In mixed form: 1224/225
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