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Add 70/75 and 25/36

70/75 + 25/36 is 293/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    70/75 = 70 × 12/75 × 12 = 840/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    25/36 = 25 × 25/36 × 25 = 625/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/900 + 625/900 = 840 + 625/900 = 1465/900
  5. 1465/900 simplified gives 293/180
  6. So, 70/75 + 25/36 = 293/180
    In mixed form: 1113/180

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