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Add 81/25 and 56/9

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 6 2/9

81/25 + 56/9 is 2129/225.

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,
    81/25 = 81 × 9/25 × 9 = 729/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/225 + 1400/225 = 729 + 1400/225 = 2129/225
  5. So, 81/25 + 56/9 = 2129/225
    In mixed form: 9104/225

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