Add 25/9 and 28/45, Solve 2 7/9 + 28/45 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 28/45

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 28/45

25/9 + 28/45 is 17/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
Add the two like fractions:
125/45 + 28/45 = 125 + 28/45 = 153/45
153/45 simplified gives 17/5
So, 25/9 + 28/45 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5

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