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Add 4/75 and 25/9

1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 2 7/9

4/75 + 25/9 is 637/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/225 + 625/225 = 12 + 625/225 = 637/225
  5. So, 4/75 + 25/9 = 637/225
    In mixed form: 2187/225

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