Add 6/36 and 8/25
6/36 + 8/25 is 73/150.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 288/900 = 150 + 288/900 = 438/900 - 438/900 simplified gives 73/150
- So, 6/36 + 8/25 = 73/150
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