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Add 36/24 and 9/25

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 9/25

36/24 + 9/25 is 93/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    36/24 = 36 × 25/24 × 25 = 900/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    9/25 = 9 × 24/25 × 24 = 216/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/600 + 216/600 = 900 + 216/600 = 1116/600
  5. 1116/600 simplified gives 93/50
  6. So, 36/24 + 9/25 = 93/50
    In mixed form: 143/50

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