Add 1/75 and 24/9
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 2 6/9
1/75 + 24/9 is 67/25.
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,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Add the two like fractions:
3/225 + 600/225 = 3 + 600/225 = 603/225 - 603/225 simplified gives 67/25
- So, 1/75 + 24/9 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25
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