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Add 36/6 and 27/25

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/25

36/6 + 27/25 is 177/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/150 + 162/150 = 900 + 162/150 = 1062/150
  5. 1062/150 simplified gives 177/25
  6. So, 36/6 + 27/25 = 177/25
    In mixed form: 72/25

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