Add 28/25 and 12/9, Solve 1 3/25 + 1 3/9 as a fraction

Add 28/25 and 12/9

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

28/25 + 12/9 is 184/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
28/25 = 28 × 9/25 × 9 = 252/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225
Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 300/225 = 252 + 300/225 = 552/225
552/225 simplified gives 184/75
So, 28/25 + 12/9 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75

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