Add 21/9 and 35/75, Solve 2 3/9 + 35/75 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 35/75

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 35/75

21/9 + 35/75 is 14/5.

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,
21/9 = 21 × 25/9 × 25 = 525/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225
Add the two like fractions:
525/225 + 105/225 = 525 + 105/225 = 630/225
630/225 simplified gives 14/5
So, 21/9 + 35/75 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5

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