Add 3/75 and 18/9, Solve 3/75 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 3/75 and 18/9

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

3/75 + 18/9 is 51/25.

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,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225
Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 450/225 = 9 + 450/225 = 459/225
459/225 simplified gives 51/25
So, 3/75 + 18/9 = 51/25
In mixed form: 21/25

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