Add 2/75 and 45/9
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 5 0/9
2/75 + 45/9 is 377/75.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225 - Add the two like fractions:
6/225 + 1125/225 = 6 + 1125/225 = 1131/225 - 1131/225 simplified gives 377/75
- So, 2/75 + 45/9 = 377/75
In mixed form: 52/75
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