Add 5/3 and 36/25
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 11/25
53 + 3625 is 23375.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
53 = 5 × 253 × 25 = 12575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
3625 = 36 × 325 × 3 = 10875 - Add the two like fractions:
12575 + 10875 = 125 + 10875 = 23375 - So, 5/3 + 36/25 = 233/75
In mixed form: 3875
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