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Add 42/25 and 36/12

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3 0/12

42/25 + 36/12 is 117/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/300 + 900/300 = 504 + 900/300 = 1404/300
  5. 1404/300 simplified gives 117/25
  6. So, 42/25 + 36/12 = 117/25
    In mixed form: 417/25

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