Add 36/75 and 25/10, Solve 36/75 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 36/75 and 25/10

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

36/75 + 25/10 is 149/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 375/150 = 72 + 375/150 = 447/150
447/150 simplified gives 149/50
So, 36/75 + 25/10 = 149/50
In mixed form: 249/50

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