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Add 4/36 and 35/25

1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 10/25

4/36 + 35/25 is 68/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    35/25 = 35 × 36/25 × 36 = 1260/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/900 + 1260/900 = 100 + 1260/900 = 1360/900
  5. 1360/900 simplified gives 68/45
  6. So, 4/36 + 35/25 = 68/45
    In mixed form: 123/45

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