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Add 25/36 and 7/5

1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 1 2/5

25/36 + 7/5 is 377/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    7/5 = 7 × 36/5 × 36 = 252/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/180 + 252/180 = 125 + 252/180 = 377/180
  5. So, 25/36 + 7/5 = 377/180
    In mixed form: 217/180

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