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Add 1/9 and 7/25

1/9 + 7/25 is 88/225.

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,
    1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/225 + 63/225 = 25 + 63/225 = 88/225
  5. So, 1/9 + 7/25 = 88/225

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