Add 81/36 and 24/25
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 24/25
81/36 + 24/25 is 321/100.
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,
81/36 = 81 × 25/36 × 25 = 2025/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
24/25 = 24 × 36/25 × 36 = 864/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/900 + 864/900 = 2025 + 864/900 = 2889/900 - 2889/900 simplified gives 321/100
- So, 81/36 + 24/25 = 321/100
In mixed form: 321/100
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