Add 7/3 and 25/36
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 25/36
7/3 + 25/36 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
7/3 = 7 × 12/3 × 12 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
25/36 = 25 × 1/36 × 1 = 25/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 25/36 = 84 + 25/36 = 109/36 - So, 7/3 + 25/36 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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