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Add 25/75 and 35/36

25/75 + 35/36 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    25/75 = 25 × 12/75 × 12 = 300/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/900 + 875/900 = 300 + 875/900 = 1175/900
  5. 1175/900 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 25/75 + 35/36 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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