Add 3/75 and 24/9
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 6/9
3/75 + 24/9 is 203/75.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 600/225 = 9 + 600/225 = 609/225 - 609/225 simplified gives 203/75
- So, 3/75 + 24/9 = 203/75
In mixed form: 253/75
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