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Add 25/60 and 35/36

25/60 + 35/36 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/180 + 175/180 = 75 + 175/180 = 250/180
  5. 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 25/60 + 35/36 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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