Add 56/36 and 2/25, Solve 1 20/36 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 2/25

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

56/36 + 2/25 is 368/225.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900
Add the two like fractions:
1400/900 + 72/900 = 1400 + 72/900 = 1472/900
1472/900 simplified gives 368/225
So, 56/36 + 2/25 = 368/225
In mixed form: 1143/225

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