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Add 35/25 and 56/36

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1 20/36

35/25 + 56/36 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    35/25 = 35 × 36/25 × 36 = 1260/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/900 + 1400/900 = 1260 + 1400/900 = 2660/900
  5. 2660/900 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 35/25 + 56/36 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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