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Add 84/15 and 36/25

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 11/25

84/15 + 36/25 is 176/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    84/15 = 84 × 5/15 × 5 = 420/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/75 + 108/75 = 420 + 108/75 = 528/75
  5. 528/75 simplified gives 176/25
  6. So, 84/15 + 36/25 = 176/25
    In mixed form: 71/25

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