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Add 8/9 and 75/25

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 3 0/25

8/9 + 75/25 is 35/9.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 9/25 × 9 = 675/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/225 + 675/225 = 200 + 675/225 = 875/225
  5. 875/225 simplified gives 35/9
  6. So, 8/9 + 75/25 = 35/9
    In mixed form: 38/9

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