Add 25/9 and 2/96, Solve 2 7/9 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 2/96

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 2/96

25/9 + 2/96 is 403/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
Add the two like fractions:
800/288 + 6/288 = 800 + 6/288 = 806/288
806/288 simplified gives 403/144
So, 25/9 + 2/96 = 403/144
In mixed form: 2115/144

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