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Add 25/75 and 49/36

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

25/75 + 49/36 is 61/36.

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,
   49/36 = 49 × 25/36 × 25 = 1225/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/900 + 1225/900 = 300 + 1225/900 = 1525/900
5. 1525/900 simplified gives 61/36
6. So, 25/75 + 49/36 = 61/36
   In mixed form: 125/36

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