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Add 75/36 and 5/25

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 5/25

75/36 + 5/25 is 137/60.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/900 + 180/900 = 1875 + 180/900 = 2055/900
  5. 2055/900 simplified gives 137/60
  6. So, 75/36 + 5/25 = 137/60
    In mixed form: 217/60

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