Add 81/25 and 14/9, Solve 3 6/25 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 81/25 and 14/9

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

81/25 + 14/9 is 1079/225.

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,
81/25 = 81 × 9/25 × 9 = 729/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
Add the two like fractions:
729/225 + 350/225 = 729 + 350/225 = 1079/225
So, 81/25 + 14/9 = 1079/225
In mixed form: 4179/225

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