Add 21/9 and 10/25, Solve 2 3/9 + 10/25 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 10/25

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 10/25

21/9 + 10/25 is 41/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
21/9 = 21 × 25/9 × 25 = 525/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
Add the two like fractions:
525/225 + 90/225 = 525 + 90/225 = 615/225
615/225 simplified gives 41/15
So, 21/9 + 10/25 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15

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