Add 35/9 and 21/25, Solve 3 8/9 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 35/9 and 21/25

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 21/25

35/9 + 21/25 is 1064/225.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225
Add the two like fractions:
875/225 + 189/225 = 875 + 189/225 = 1064/225
So, 35/9 + 21/25 = 1064/225
In mixed form: 4164/225

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