Add 9/25 and 36/80
9/25 + 36/80 is 81/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
9/25 = 9 × 16/25 × 16 = 144/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
36/80 = 36 × 5/80 × 5 = 180/400 - Add the two like fractions:
144/400 + 180/400 = 144 + 180/400 = 324/400 - 324/400 simplified gives 81/100
- So, 9/25 + 36/80 = 81/100
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