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Add 7/25 and 9/10

7/25 + 9/10 is 59/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    9/10 = 9 × 5/10 × 5 = 45/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/50 + 45/50 = 14 + 45/50 = 59/50
  5. So, 7/25 + 9/10 = 59/50
    In mixed form: 19/50

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