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Add 25/36 and 3/49

25/36 + 3/49 is 1333/1764.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 36/49 × 36 = 108/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1764 + 108/1764 = 1225 + 108/1764 = 1333/1764
  5. So, 25/36 + 3/49 = 1333/1764

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