Add 25/8 and 24/9, Solve 3 1/8 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 24/9

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

25/8 + 24/9 is 139/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
24/9 = 24 × 8/9 × 8 = 192/72
Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 192/72 = 225 + 192/72 = 417/72
417/72 simplified gives 139/24
So, 25/8 + 24/9 = 139/24
In mixed form: 519/24

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