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Add 5/25 and 2/9

5/25 + 2/9 is 19/45.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 50/225 = 45 + 50/225 = 95/225
  5. 95/225 simplified gives 19/45
  6. So, 5/25 + 2/9 = 19/45

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