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Add 35/25 and 5/9

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5/9

35/25 + 5/9 is 88/45.

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,
    35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/225 + 125/225 = 315 + 125/225 = 440/225
  5. 440/225 simplified gives 88/45
  6. So, 35/25 + 5/9 = 88/45
    In mixed form: 143/45

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