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Add 2/9 and 9/25

2/9 + 9/25 is 131/225.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/225 + 81/225 = 50 + 81/225 = 131/225
  5. So, 2/9 + 9/25 = 131/225

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