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Add 64/25 and 70/36

1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 1 34/36

64/25 + 70/36 is 2027/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    64/25 = 64 × 36/25 × 36 = 2304/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/900 + 1750/900 = 2304 + 1750/900 = 4054/900
  5. 4054/900 simplified gives 2027/450
  6. So, 64/25 + 70/36 = 2027/450
    In mixed form: 4227/450

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