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Add 2/25 and 3/36

2/25 + 3/36 is 49/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/900 + 75/900 = 72 + 75/900 = 147/900
  5. 147/900 simplified gives 49/300
  6. So, 2/25 + 3/36 = 49/300

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