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What is 25/9 + 6/9?

What is 25/9 + 6/9?

Here's how to add

25
9
+
6
9

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

25 + 6 = 31

That gives us an answer of

31
9

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

No good. 11 is larger than 9. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 25/9 + 6/9

25
9
+
6
9
=
31
9
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