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Add 36/25 and 16/24

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 16/24

36/25 + 16/24 is 158/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    36/25 = 36 × 24/25 × 24 = 864/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/600 + 400/600 = 864 + 400/600 = 1264/600
  5. 1264/600 simplified gives 158/75
  6. So, 36/25 + 16/24 = 158/75
    In mixed form: 28/75

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