Add 36/15 and 7/25, Solve 2 6/15 + 7/25 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 7/25

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 7/25

36/15 + 7/25 is 67/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
36/15 = 36 × 5/15 × 5 = 180/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
7/25 = 7 × 3/25 × 3 = 21/75
Add the two like fractions:
180/75 + 21/75 = 180 + 21/75 = 201/75
201/75 simplified gives 67/25
So, 36/15 + 7/25 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25

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