Add 28/9 and 5/25
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 5/25
28/9 + 5/25 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Add the two like fractions:
700/225 + 45/225 = 700 + 45/225 = 745/225 - 745/225 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 28/9 + 5/25 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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