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Add 8/9 and 36/25

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 11/25

8/9 + 36/25 is 524/225.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/225 + 324/225 = 200 + 324/225 = 524/225
  5. So, 8/9 + 36/25 = 524/225
    In mixed form: 274/225

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