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Add 3/25 and 63/9

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 7 0/9

3/25 + 63/9 is 178/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    63/9 = 63 × 25/9 × 25 = 1575/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/225 + 1575/225 = 27 + 1575/225 = 1602/225
  5. 1602/225 simplified gives 178/25
  6. So, 3/25 + 63/9 = 178/25
    In mixed form: 73/25

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