Add 25/9 and 27/40, Solve 2 7/9 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 27/40

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 27/40

25/9 + 27/40 is 1243/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
Add the two like fractions:
1000/360 + 243/360 = 1000 + 243/360 = 1243/360
So, 25/9 + 27/40 = 1243/360
In mixed form: 3163/360

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