Add 1/25 and 84/9, Solve 1/25 + 9 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/25 and 84/9

1^st number: 1/25, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

1/25 + 84/9 is 703/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
84/9 = 84 × 25/9 × 25 = 2100/225
Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 2100/225 = 9 + 2100/225 = 2109/225
2109/225 simplified gives 703/75
So, 1/25 + 84/9 = 703/75
In mixed form: 928/75

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