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Add 28/25 and 36/6

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 6 0/6

28/25 + 36/6 is 178/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/150 + 900/150 = 168 + 900/150 = 1068/150
  5. 1068/150 simplified gives 178/25
  6. So, 28/25 + 36/6 = 178/25
    In mixed form: 73/25

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