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Add 25/36 and 21/49

25/36 + 21/49 is 283/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    25/36 = 25 × 49/36 × 49 = 1225/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    21/49 = 21 × 36/49 × 36 = 756/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1764 + 756/1764 = 1225 + 756/1764 = 1981/1764
  5. 1981/1764 simplified gives 283/252
  6. So, 25/36 + 21/49 = 283/252
    In mixed form: 131/252

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