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Add 25/9 and 8/25

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 8/25

25/9 + 8/25 is 697/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/225 + 72/225 = 625 + 72/225 = 697/225
  5. So, 25/9 + 8/25 = 697/225
    In mixed form: 322/225

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