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Add 25/36 and 20/45

25/36 + 20/45 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/180 + 80/180 = 125 + 80/180 = 205/180
  5. 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 25/36 + 20/45 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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