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Add 6/36 and 18/25

6/36 + 18/25 is 133/150.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    18/25 = 18 × 36/25 × 36 = 648/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/900 + 648/900 = 150 + 648/900 = 798/900
  5. 798/900 simplified gives 133/150
  6. So, 6/36 + 18/25 = 133/150

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