Add 9/75 and 20/9
1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 2 2/9
9/75 + 20/9 is 527/225.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225 - Add the two like fractions:
27/225 + 500/225 = 27 + 500/225 = 527/225 - So, 9/75 + 20/9 = 527/225
In mixed form: 277/225
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