Add 25/75 and 3/9
25/75 + 3/9 is 2/3.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 75/225 = 75 + 75/225 = 150/225 - 150/225 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 25/75 + 3/9 = 2/3
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