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Add 75/36 and 20/25

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 20/25

75/36 + 20/25 is 173/60.

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,
    75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    20/25 = 20 × 36/25 × 36 = 720/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/900 + 720/900 = 1875 + 720/900 = 2595/900
  5. 2595/900 simplified gives 173/60
  6. So, 75/36 + 20/25 = 173/60
    In mixed form: 253/60

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