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Add 25/36 and 12/16

25/36 + 12/16 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/144 + 108/144 = 100 + 108/144 = 208/144
  5. 208/144 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 25/36 + 12/16 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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