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Add 1/75 and 14/9

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 5/9

1/75 + 14/9 is 353/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/225 + 350/225 = 3 + 350/225 = 353/225
  5. So, 1/75 + 14/9 = 353/225
    In mixed form: 1128/225

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