Add 6/5 and 25/36, Solve 1 1/5 + 25/36 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 25/36

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 25/36

6/5 + 25/36 is 341/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 125/180 = 216 + 125/180 = 341/180
So, 6/5 + 25/36 = 341/180
In mixed form: 1161/180

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