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Add 25/35 and 4/36

25/35 + 4/36 is 52/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    25/35 = 25 × 36/35 × 36 = 900/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1260 + 140/1260 = 900 + 140/1260 = 1040/1260
  5. 1040/1260 simplified gives 52/63
  6. So, 25/35 + 4/36 = 52/63

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