Add 75/9 and 4/25
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 4/25
75/9 + 4/25 is 637/75.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/225 + 36/225 = 1875 + 36/225 = 1911/225 - 1911/225 simplified gives 637/75
- So, 75/9 + 4/25 = 637/75
In mixed form: 837/75
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