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Add 48/36 and 63/25

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 2 13/25

48/36 + 63/25 is 289/75.

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,
    48/36 = 48 × 25/36 × 25 = 1200/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    63/25 = 63 × 36/25 × 36 = 2268/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/900 + 2268/900 = 1200 + 2268/900 = 3468/900
  5. 3468/900 simplified gives 289/75
  6. So, 48/36 + 63/25 = 289/75
    In mixed form: 364/75

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