Add 12/36 and 36/25, Solve 12/36 + 1 11/25 as a fraction

Add 12/36 and 36/25

1^st number: 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 11/25

12/36 + 36/25 is 133/75.

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,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
36/25 = 36 × 36/25 × 36 = 1296/900
Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 1296/900 = 300 + 1296/900 = 1596/900
1596/900 simplified gives 133/75
So, 12/36 + 36/25 = 133/75
In mixed form: 158/75

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