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Add 9/25 and 3/8

9/25 + 3/8 is 147/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/200 + 75/200 = 72 + 75/200 = 147/200
  5. So, 9/25 + 3/8 = 147/200

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