Add 8/25 and 16/36
8/25 + 16/36 is 172/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Add the two like fractions:
288/900 + 400/900 = 288 + 400/900 = 688/900 - 688/900 simplified gives 172/225
- So, 8/25 + 16/36 = 172/225
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