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Add 36/25 and 3/45

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 3/45

36/25 + 3/45 is 113/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/225 + 15/225 = 324 + 15/225 = 339/225
  5. 339/225 simplified gives 113/75
  6. So, 36/25 + 3/45 = 113/75
    In mixed form: 138/75

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