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Add 25/75 and 2/9

25/75 + 2/9 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/225 + 50/225 = 75 + 50/225 = 125/225
5. 125/225 simplified gives 5/9
6. So, 25/75 + 2/9 = 5/9

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