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Add 3/4 and 9/75

3/4 + 9/75 is 87/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/300 + 36/300 = 225 + 36/300 = 261/300
  5. 261/300 simplified gives 87/100
  6. So, 3/4 + 9/75 = 87/100

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