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Add 12/9 and 35/25

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 10/25

12/9 + 35/25 is 41/15.

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,
    12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/225 + 315/225 = 300 + 315/225 = 615/225
  5. 615/225 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 12/9 + 35/25 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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