Add 75/9 and 2/25
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 2/25
75/9 + 2/25 is 631/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/225 + 18/225 = 1875 + 18/225 = 1893/225 - 1893/225 simplified gives 631/75
- So, 75/9 + 2/25 = 631/75
In mixed form: 831/75
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