Add 84/36 and 18/25
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 18/25
84/36 + 18/25 is 229/75.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
18/25 = 18 × 36/25 × 36 = 648/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/900 + 648/900 = 2100 + 648/900 = 2748/900 - 2748/900 simplified gives 229/75
- So, 84/36 + 18/25 = 229/75
In mixed form: 34/75
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