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Add 36/96 and 27/25

1st number: 36/96, 2nd number: 1 2/25

36/96 + 27/25 is 291/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    27/25 = 27 × 96/25 × 96 = 2592/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2400 + 2592/2400 = 900 + 2592/2400 = 3492/2400
  5. 3492/2400 simplified gives 291/200
  6. So, 36/96 + 27/25 = 291/200
    In mixed form: 191/200

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