Add 24/25 and 30/9, Solve 24/25 + 3 3/9 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 30/9

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

24/25 + 30/9 is 322/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
24/25 = 24 × 9/25 × 9 = 216/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225
Add the two like fractions:
216/225 + 750/225 = 216 + 750/225 = 966/225
966/225 simplified gives 322/75
So, 24/25 + 30/9 = 322/75
In mixed form: 422/75

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