Add 7/36 and 8/25
7/36 + 8/25 is 463/900.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Add the two like fractions:
175/900 + 288/900 = 175 + 288/900 = 463/900 - So, 7/36 + 8/25 = 463/900
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