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Add 36/28 and 9/25

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 9/25

36/28 + 9/25 is 288/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    9/25 = 9 × 28/25 × 28 = 252/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/700 + 252/700 = 900 + 252/700 = 1152/700
  5. 1152/700 simplified gives 288/175
  6. So, 36/28 + 9/25 = 288/175
    In mixed form: 1113/175

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