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Add 25/12 and 2/9

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 2/9

25/12 + 2/9 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/36 + 8/36 = 75 + 8/36 = 83/36
  5. So, 25/12 + 2/9 = 83/36
    In mixed form: 211/36

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