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Add 75/25 and 60/36

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1 24/36

75/25 + 60/36 is 14/3.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 36/25 × 36 = 2700/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/900 + 1500/900 = 2700 + 1500/900 = 4200/900
  5. 4200/900 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 75/25 + 60/36 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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