Add 15/75 and 75/9
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 8 3/9
15/75 + 75/9 is 128/15.
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,
15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225 - Add the two like fractions:
45/225 + 1875/225 = 45 + 1875/225 = 1920/225 - 1920/225 simplified gives 128/15
- So, 15/75 + 75/9 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15
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