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Add 42/25 and 3/36

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3/36

42/25 + 3/36 is 529/300.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/900 + 75/900 = 1512 + 75/900 = 1587/900
  5. 1587/900 simplified gives 529/300
  6. So, 42/25 + 3/36 = 529/300
    In mixed form: 1229/300

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