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Add 25/8 and 14/36

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 14/36

25/8 + 14/36 is 253/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/72 + 28/72 = 225 + 28/72 = 253/72
5. So, 25/8 + 14/36 = 253/72
   In mixed form: 337/72

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