Add 32/25 and 28/9
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 3 1/9
32/25 + 28/9 is 988/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/25 = 32 × 9/25 × 9 = 288/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Add the two like fractions:
288/225 + 700/225 = 288 + 700/225 = 988/225 - So, 32/25 + 28/9 = 988/225
In mixed form: 488/225
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