Add 25/9 and 40/35, Solve 2 7/9 + 1 5/35 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 40/35

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

25/9 + 40/35 is 247/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
Add the two like fractions:
875/315 + 360/315 = 875 + 360/315 = 1235/315
1235/315 simplified gives 247/63
So, 25/9 + 40/35 = 247/63
In mixed form: 358/63

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