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Add 25/75 and 56/9

1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 6 2/9

25/75 + 56/9 is 59/9.

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,
    56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/225 + 1400/225 = 75 + 1400/225 = 1475/225
  5. 1475/225 simplified gives 59/9
  6. So, 25/75 + 56/9 = 59/9
    In mixed form: 65/9

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