Add 60/36 and 7/25
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 7/25
60/36 + 7/25 is 146/75.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
7/25 = 7 × 36/25 × 36 = 252/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/900 + 252/900 = 1500 + 252/900 = 1752/900 - 1752/900 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 60/36 + 7/25 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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