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Add 6/36 and 81/25

1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 3 6/25

6/36 + 81/25 is 511/150.

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,
    81/25 = 81 × 36/25 × 36 = 2916/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/900 + 2916/900 = 150 + 2916/900 = 3066/900
  5. 3066/900 simplified gives 511/150
  6. So, 6/36 + 81/25 = 511/150
    In mixed form: 361/150

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