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Add 18/36 and 27/25

1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 1 2/25

18/36 + 27/25 is 79/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    27/25 = 27 × 36/25 × 36 = 972/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/900 + 972/900 = 450 + 972/900 = 1422/900
  5. 1422/900 simplified gives 79/50
  6. So, 18/36 + 27/25 = 79/50
    In mixed form: 129/50

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