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Add 36/84 and 18/25

36/84 + 18/25 is 201/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    18/25 = 18 × 84/25 × 84 = 1512/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2100 + 1512/2100 = 900 + 1512/2100 = 2412/2100
  5. 2412/2100 simplified gives 201/175
  6. So, 36/84 + 18/25 = 201/175
    In mixed form: 126/175

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