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Add 10/9 and 30/25

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

10/9 + 30/25 is 104/45.

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,
    10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/225 + 270/225 = 250 + 270/225 = 520/225
  5. 520/225 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 10/9 + 30/25 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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