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Add 25/35 and 40/9

1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 4 4/9

25/35 + 40/9 is 325/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    40/9 = 40 × 35/9 × 35 = 1400/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/315 + 1400/315 = 225 + 1400/315 = 1625/315
  5. 1625/315 simplified gives 325/63
  6. So, 25/35 + 40/9 = 325/63
    In mixed form: 510/63

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