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Add 25/84 and 75/9

1st number: 25/84, 2nd number: 8 3/9

25/84 + 75/9 is 725/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    25/84 = 25 × 3/84 × 3 = 75/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    75/9 = 75 × 28/9 × 28 = 2100/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/252 + 2100/252 = 75 + 2100/252 = 2175/252
  5. 2175/252 simplified gives 725/84
  6. So, 25/84 + 75/9 = 725/84
    In mixed form: 853/84

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