Add 21/9 and 6/75
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6/75
21/9 + 6/75 is 181/75.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 25/9 × 25 = 525/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
525/225 + 18/225 = 525 + 18/225 = 543/225 - 543/225 simplified gives 181/75
- So, 21/9 + 6/75 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75
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