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Add 2/75 and 35/9

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 3 8/9

2/75 + 35/9 is 881/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/225 + 875/225 = 6 + 875/225 = 881/225
  5. So, 2/75 + 35/9 = 881/225
    In mixed form: 3206/225

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