Add 1/75 and 70/9
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 7 7/9
1/75 + 70/9 is 1753/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Add the two like fractions:
3/225 + 1750/225 = 3 + 1750/225 = 1753/225 - So, 1/75 + 70/9 = 1753/225
In mixed form: 7178/225
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