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Add 36/25 and 12/72

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 12/72

36/25 + 12/72 is 241/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    36/25 = 36 × 72/25 × 72 = 2592/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/1800 + 300/1800 = 2592 + 300/1800 = 2892/1800
  5. 2892/1800 simplified gives 241/150
  6. So, 36/25 + 12/72 = 241/150
    In mixed form: 191/150

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