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Add 24/25 and 2/36

24/25 + 2/36 is 457/450.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 36/25 × 36 = 864/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/900 + 50/900 = 864 + 50/900 = 914/900
  5. 914/900 simplified gives 457/450
  6. So, 24/25 + 2/36 = 457/450
    In mixed form: 17/450

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