Add 12/9 and 70/75
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 70/75
12/9 + 70/75 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
300/225 + 210/225 = 300 + 210/225 = 510/225 - 510/225 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 12/9 + 70/75 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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