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Add 4/75 and 6/9

4/75 + 6/9 is 18/25.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/225 + 150/225 = 12 + 150/225 = 162/225
  5. 162/225 simplified gives 18/25
  6. So, 4/75 + 6/9 = 18/25

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