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Add 25/75 and 6/36

25/75 + 6/36 is 1/2.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/900 + 150/900 = 300 + 150/900 = 450/900
  5. 450/900 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 25/75 + 6/36 = 1/2

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