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Add 9/8 and 25/9

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 2 7/9

9/8 + 25/9 is 281/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    9/8 = 9 × 9/8 × 9 = 81/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/72 + 200/72 = 81 + 200/72 = 281/72
  5. So, 9/8 + 25/9 = 281/72
    In mixed form: 365/72

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