Add 2/25 and 75/9
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 8 3/9
2/25 + 75/9 is 631/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 1875/225 = 18 + 1875/225 = 1893/225 - 1893/225 simplified gives 631/75
- So, 2/25 + 75/9 = 631/75
In mixed form: 831/75
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