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Add 25/28 and 30/36

25/28 + 30/36 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/252 + 210/252 = 225 + 210/252 = 435/252
  5. 435/252 simplified gives 145/84
  6. So, 25/28 + 30/36 = 145/84
    In mixed form: 161/84

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