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Add 36/56 and 45/25

1st number: 36/56, 2nd number: 1 20/25

36/56 + 45/25 is 171/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    36/56 = 36 × 25/56 × 25 = 900/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    45/25 = 45 × 56/25 × 56 = 2520/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1400 + 2520/1400 = 900 + 2520/1400 = 3420/1400
  5. 3420/1400 simplified gives 171/70
  6. So, 36/56 + 45/25 = 171/70
    In mixed form: 231/70

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