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Add 25/36 and 42/28

1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 1 14/28

25/36 + 42/28 is 79/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/252 + 378/252 = 175 + 378/252 = 553/252
  5. 553/252 simplified gives 79/36
  6. So, 25/36 + 42/28 = 79/36
    In mixed form: 27/36

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