Add 54/36 and 9/25
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 9/25
54/36 + 9/25 is 93/50.
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,
54/36 = 54 × 25/36 × 25 = 1350/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
9/25 = 9 × 36/25 × 36 = 324/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/900 + 324/900 = 1350 + 324/900 = 1674/900 - 1674/900 simplified gives 93/50
- So, 54/36 + 9/25 = 93/50
In mixed form: 143/50
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