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Add 25/10 and 12/9

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9

25/10 + 12/9 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 120/90 = 225 + 120/90 = 345/90
  5. 345/90 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 25/10 + 12/9 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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