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Add 15/25 and 28/9

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 3 1/9

15/25 + 28/9 is 167/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/225 + 700/225 = 135 + 700/225 = 835/225
  5. 835/225 simplified gives 167/45
  6. So, 15/25 + 28/9 = 167/45
    In mixed form: 332/45

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