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Add 3/75 and 80/9

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 8 8/9

3/75 + 80/9 is 2009/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    80/9 = 80 × 25/9 × 25 = 2000/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/225 + 2000/225 = 9 + 2000/225 = 2009/225
  5. So, 3/75 + 80/9 = 2009/225
    In mixed form: 8209/225

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