Add 25/75 and 12/9
1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 1 3/9
25/75 + 12/9 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 300/225 = 75 + 300/225 = 375/225 - 375/225 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 25/75 + 12/9 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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