Add 25/9 and 35/32, Solve 2 7/9 + 1 3/32 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 35/32

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

25/9 + 35/32 is 1115/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
Add the two like fractions:
800/288 + 315/288 = 800 + 315/288 = 1115/288
So, 25/9 + 35/32 = 1115/288
In mixed form: 3251/288

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