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Add 36/72 and 18/25

36/72 + 18/25 is 61/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    18/25 = 18 × 72/25 × 72 = 1296/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1800 + 1296/1800 = 900 + 1296/1800 = 2196/1800
  5. 2196/1800 simplified gives 61/50
  6. So, 36/72 + 18/25 = 61/50
    In mixed form: 111/50

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