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Add 36/25 and 12/42

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 12/42

36/25 + 12/42 is 302/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    36/25 = 36 × 42/25 × 42 = 1512/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1050 + 300/1050 = 1512 + 300/1050 = 1812/1050
  5. 1812/1050 simplified gives 302/175
  6. So, 36/25 + 12/42 = 302/175
    In mixed form: 1127/175

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