Add 4/75 and 70/9, Solve 4/75 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 4/75 and 70/9

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

4/75 + 70/9 is 1762/225.

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,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 1750/225 = 12 + 1750/225 = 1762/225
So, 4/75 + 70/9 = 1762/225
In mixed form: 7187/225

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