Add 5/9 and 2/75
5/9 + 2/75 is 131/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Add the two like fractions:
125/225 + 6/225 = 125 + 6/225 = 131/225 - So, 5/9 + 2/75 = 131/225
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