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Add 5/9 and 40/25

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

5/9 + 40/25 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/225 + 360/225 = 125 + 360/225 = 485/225
  5. 485/225 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 5/9 + 40/25 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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