Add 12/9 and 9/75
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 9/75
12/9 + 9/75 is 109/75.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225 - Add the two like fractions:
300/225 + 27/225 = 300 + 27/225 = 327/225 - 327/225 simplified gives 109/75
- So, 12/9 + 9/75 = 109/75
In mixed form: 134/75
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