What is 25/36 + 3/12?
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This is how to add
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Step 1Our denominators (bottom numbers) don't match, so we can't add yet. Since 12 is evenly divided by 36, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 3 by 3, and get 9, then we multiply 12 by 3 and get 36. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 25 + 9 = 34 Now we have an answer.
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Step 3Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction? To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... Nope. Try the next prime number, 19... No good. 19 is larger than 17. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 25/36 + 3/12
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