Add 27/9 and 8/75
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 8/75
27/9 + 8/75 is 233/75.
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,
27/9 = 27 × 25/9 × 25 = 675/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225 - Add the two like fractions:
675/225 + 24/225 = 675 + 24/225 = 699/225 - 699/225 simplified gives 233/75
- So, 27/9 + 8/75 = 233/75
In mixed form: 38/75
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