Add 25/36 and 63/5, Solve 25/36 + 12 3/5 as a fraction

Add 25/36 and 63/5

1^st number: 25/36, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

25/36 + 63/5 is 2393/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180
Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 2268/180 = 125 + 2268/180 = 2393/180
So, 25/36 + 63/5 = 2393/180
In mixed form: 1353/180

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