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Add 42/25 and 10/36

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 10/36

42/25 + 10/36 is 881/450.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    42/25 = 42 × 36/25 × 36 = 1512/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/900 + 250/900 = 1512 + 250/900 = 1762/900
  5. 1762/900 simplified gives 881/450
  6. So, 42/25 + 10/36 = 881/450
    In mixed form: 1431/450

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