Add 25/9 and 35/96, Solve 2 7/9 + 35/96 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 35/96

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 35/96

25/9 + 35/96 is 905/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 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 96 × 3 = 288,
35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288
Add the two like fractions:
800/288 + 105/288 = 800 + 105/288 = 905/288
So, 25/9 + 35/96 = 905/288
In mixed form: 341/288

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