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Add 25/2 and 56/36

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 20/36

25/2 + 56/36 is 253/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    25/2 = 25 × 18/2 × 18 = 450/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/36 + 56/36 = 450 + 56/36 = 506/36
  5. 506/36 simplified gives 253/18
  6. So, 25/2 + 56/36 = 253/18
    In mixed form: 141/18

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