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Add 25/15 and 35/36

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 35/36

25/15 + 35/36 is 95/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    25/15 = 25 × 12/15 × 12 = 300/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/180 + 175/180 = 300 + 175/180 = 475/180
  5. 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
  6. So, 25/15 + 35/36 = 95/36
    In mixed form: 223/36

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