Add 1/75 and 50/9
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 5 5/9
1/75 + 50/9 is 1253/225.
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,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
3/225 + 1250/225 = 3 + 1250/225 = 1253/225 - So, 1/75 + 50/9 = 1253/225
In mixed form: 5128/225
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