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Add 45/25 and 5/36

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/36

45/25 + 5/36 is 349/180.

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,
    45/25 = 45 × 36/25 × 36 = 1620/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/900 + 125/900 = 1620 + 125/900 = 1745/900
  5. 1745/900 simplified gives 349/180
  6. So, 45/25 + 5/36 = 349/180
    In mixed form: 1169/180

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