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Add 12/28 and 36/25

1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 1 11/25

12/28 + 36/25 is 327/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    36/25 = 36 × 28/25 × 28 = 1008/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/700 + 1008/700 = 300 + 1008/700 = 1308/700
  5. 1308/700 simplified gives 327/175
  6. So, 12/28 + 36/25 = 327/175
    In mixed form: 1152/175

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