Add 3/25 and 75/9, Solve 3/25 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 3/25 and 75/9

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

3/25 + 75/9 is 634/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225
Add the two like fractions:
27/225 + 1875/225 = 27 + 1875/225 = 1902/225
1902/225 simplified gives 634/75
So, 3/25 + 75/9 = 634/75
In mixed form: 834/75

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