Add 25/9 and 27/80, Solve 2 7/9 + 27/80 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 27/80

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 27/80

25/9 + 27/80 is 2243/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
25/9 = 25 × 80/9 × 80 = 2000/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
Add the two like fractions:
2000/720 + 243/720 = 2000 + 243/720 = 2243/720
So, 25/9 + 27/80 = 2243/720
In mixed form: 383/720

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