Add 5/75 and 12/9
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 3/9
5/75 + 12/9 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Add the two like fractions:
15/225 + 300/225 = 15 + 300/225 = 315/225 - 315/225 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 5/75 + 12/9 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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