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Add 25/9 and 63/4

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 15 3/4

25/9 + 63/4 is 667/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    63/4 = 63 × 9/4 × 9 = 567/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/36 + 567/36 = 100 + 567/36 = 667/36
  5. So, 25/9 + 63/4 = 667/36
    In mixed form: 1819/36

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