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Add 25/36 and 6/7

25/36 + 6/7 is 391/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
    6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/252 + 216/252 = 175 + 216/252 = 391/252
  5. So, 25/36 + 6/7 = 391/252
    In mixed form: 1139/252

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