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Add 72/9 and 12/25

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 12/25

72/9 + 12/25 is 212/25.

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,
    72/9 = 72 × 25/9 × 25 = 1800/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/225 + 108/225 = 1800 + 108/225 = 1908/225
  5. 1908/225 simplified gives 212/25
  6. So, 72/9 + 12/25 = 212/25
    In mixed form: 812/25

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