Add 9/5 and 25/36
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 25/36
9/5 + 25/36 is 449/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 125/180 = 324 + 125/180 = 449/180 - So, 9/5 + 25/36 = 449/180
In mixed form: 289/180
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