Add 4/75 and 45/9, Solve 4/75 + 5 0/9 as a fraction

Add 4/75 and 45/9

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

4/75 + 45/9 is 379/75.

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,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 1125/225 = 12 + 1125/225 = 1137/225
1137/225 simplified gives 379/75
So, 4/75 + 45/9 = 379/75
In mixed form: 54/75

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