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Add 30/25 and 40/9

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 4 4/9

30/25 + 40/9 is 254/45.

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,
    30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/225 + 1000/225 = 270 + 1000/225 = 1270/225
  5. 1270/225 simplified gives 254/45
  6. So, 30/25 + 40/9 = 254/45
    In mixed form: 529/45

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