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Add 25/3 and 2/9

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2/9

25/3 + 2/9 is 77/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
    25/3 = 25 × 3/3 × 3 = 75/9
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
    2/9 = 2 × 1/9 × 1 = 2/9
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/9 + 2/9 = 75 + 2/9 = 77/9
  5. So, 25/3 + 2/9 = 77/9
    In mixed form: 85/9

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