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Add 35/9 and 4/25

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4/25

35/9 + 4/25 is 911/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/225 + 36/225 = 875 + 36/225 = 911/225
  5. So, 35/9 + 4/25 = 911/225
    In mixed form: 411/225

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