Add 9/36 and 20/25
9/36 + 20/25 is 21/20.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
20/25 = 20 × 36/25 × 36 = 720/900 - Add the two like fractions:
225/900 + 720/900 = 225 + 720/900 = 945/900 - 945/900 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 9/36 + 20/25 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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