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Add 36/25 and 24/63

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 24/63

36/25 + 24/63 is 956/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    36/25 = 36 × 63/25 × 63 = 2268/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    24/63 = 24 × 25/63 × 25 = 600/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/1575 + 600/1575 = 2268 + 600/1575 = 2868/1575
  5. 2868/1575 simplified gives 956/525
  6. So, 36/25 + 24/63 = 956/525
    In mixed form: 1431/525

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