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Add 2/75 and 9/5

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 4/5

2/75 + 9/5 is 137/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
    9/5 = 9 × 15/5 × 15 = 135/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/75 + 135/75 = 2 + 135/75 = 137/75
  5. So, 2/75 + 9/5 = 137/75
    In mixed form: 162/75

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