Add 9/25 and 7/9
9/25 + 7/9 is 256/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
81/225 + 175/225 = 81 + 175/225 = 256/225 - So, 9/25 + 7/9 = 256/225
In mixed form: 131/225
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