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Add 36/54 and 6/25

36/54 + 6/25 is 68/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    6/25 = 6 × 54/25 × 54 = 324/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1350 + 324/1350 = 900 + 324/1350 = 1224/1350
  5. 1224/1350 simplified gives 68/75
  6. So, 36/54 + 6/25 = 68/75

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