Add 25/14 and 12/36, Solve 1 11/14 + 12/36 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 12/36

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 12/36

25/14 + 12/36 is 89/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
25/14 = 25 × 18/14 × 18 = 450/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
Add the two like fractions:
450/252 + 84/252 = 450 + 84/252 = 534/252
534/252 simplified gives 89/42
So, 25/14 + 12/36 = 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42

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