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Add 56/36 and 12/25

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 12/25

56/36 + 12/25 is 458/225.

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,
    56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    12/25 = 12 × 36/25 × 36 = 432/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/900 + 432/900 = 1400 + 432/900 = 1832/900
  5. 1832/900 simplified gives 458/225
  6. So, 56/36 + 12/25 = 458/225
    In mixed form: 28/225

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