Add 25/3 and 10/9
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 1/9
253 + 109 is 859.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
253 = 25 × 33 × 3 = 759 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
109 = 10 × 19 × 1 = 109 - Add the two like fractions:
759 + 109 = 75 + 109 = 859 - So, 25/3 + 10/9 = 85/9
In mixed form: 949
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