Add 25/36 and 14/5, Solve 25/36 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 25/36 and 14/5

1^st number: 25/36, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

25/36 + 14/5 is 629/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180
Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 504/180 = 125 + 504/180 = 629/180
So, 25/36 + 14/5 = 629/180
In mixed form: 389/180

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