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Add 24/9 and 30/25

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/9 + 30/25 is 58/15.

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,
    24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/225 + 270/225 = 600 + 270/225 = 870/225
  5. 870/225 simplified gives 58/15
  6. So, 24/9 + 30/25 = 58/15
    In mixed form: 313/15

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