Add 4/75 and 40/9
1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 4 4/9
4/75 + 40/9 is 1012/225.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 1000/225 = 12 + 1000/225 = 1012/225 - So, 4/75 + 40/9 = 1012/225
In mixed form: 4112/225
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