Add 8/9 and 36/25
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 11/25
8/9 + 36/25 is 524/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225 - Add the two like fractions:
200/225 + 324/225 = 200 + 324/225 = 524/225 - So, 8/9 + 36/25 = 524/225
In mixed form: 274/225
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