Add 25/9 and 10/4, Solve 2 7/9 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 10/4

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

25/9 + 10/4 is 95/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
Add the two like fractions:
100/36 + 90/36 = 100 + 90/36 = 190/36
190/36 simplified gives 95/18
So, 25/9 + 10/4 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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