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Add 2/25 and 45/9

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 5 0/9

2/25 + 45/9 is 127/25.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/225 + 1125/225 = 18 + 1125/225 = 1143/225
  5. 1143/225 simplified gives 127/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 45/9 = 127/25
    In mixed form: 52/25

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