Add 8/36 and 3/25
8/36 + 3/25 is 77/225.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
3/25 = 3 × 36/25 × 36 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
200/900 + 108/900 = 200 + 108/900 = 308/900 - 308/900 simplified gives 77/225
- So, 8/36 + 3/25 = 77/225
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