Add 30/9 and 21/75
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 21/75
30/9 + 21/75 is 271/75.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
21/75 = 21 × 3/75 × 3 = 63/225 - Add the two like fractions:
750/225 + 63/225 = 750 + 63/225 = 813/225 - 813/225 simplified gives 271/75
- So, 30/9 + 21/75 = 271/75
In mixed form: 346/75
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