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Add 70/25 and 12/36

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

70/25 + 12/36 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/900 + 300/900 = 2520 + 300/900 = 2820/900
  5. 2820/900 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 70/25 + 12/36 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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