Add 2/9 and 70/75
2/9 + 70/75 is 52/45.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
50/225 + 210/225 = 50 + 210/225 = 260/225 - 260/225 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 2/9 + 70/75 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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