Add 12/75 and 20/9
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 2 2/9
12/75 + 20/9 is 536/225.
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,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225 - Add the two like fractions:
36/225 + 500/225 = 36 + 500/225 = 536/225 - So, 12/75 + 20/9 = 536/225
In mixed form: 286/225
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