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Add 81/25 and 14/36

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 14/36

81/25 + 14/36 is 1633/450.

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,
    81/25 = 81 × 36/25 × 36 = 2916/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/900 + 350/900 = 2916 + 350/900 = 3266/900
  5. 3266/900 simplified gives 1633/450
  6. So, 81/25 + 14/36 = 1633/450
    In mixed form: 3283/450

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