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Add 3/25 and 7/9

3/25 + 7/9 is 202/225.

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,
    7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/225 + 175/225 = 27 + 175/225 = 202/225
  5. So, 3/25 + 7/9 = 202/225

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