Add 7/25 and 24/9, Solve 7/25 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 7/25 and 24/9

1^st number: 7/25, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

7/25 + 24/9 is 221/75.

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,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225
Add the two like fractions:
63/225 + 600/225 = 63 + 600/225 = 663/225
663/225 simplified gives 221/75
So, 7/25 + 24/9 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75

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