Add 8/25 and 8/36
8/25 + 8/36 is 122/225.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Add the two like fractions:
288/900 + 200/900 = 288 + 200/900 = 488/900 - 488/900 simplified gives 122/225
- So, 8/25 + 8/36 = 122/225
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