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Add 36/15 and 12/25

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 12/25

36/15 + 12/25 is 72/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    36/15 = 36 × 5/15 × 5 = 180/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/75 + 36/75 = 180 + 36/75 = 216/75
  5. 216/75 simplified gives 72/25
  6. So, 36/15 + 12/25 = 72/25
    In mixed form: 222/25

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