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Add 84/36 and 45/25

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1 20/25

84/36 + 45/25 is 62/15.

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,
    84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    45/25 = 45 × 36/25 × 36 = 1620/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/900 + 1620/900 = 2100 + 1620/900 = 3720/900
  5. 3720/900 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 84/36 + 45/25 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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