Add 5/75 and 75/9
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 8 3/9
5/75 + 75/9 is 42/5.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 25/9 × 25 = 1875/225 - Add the two like fractions:
15/225 + 1875/225 = 15 + 1875/225 = 1890/225 - 1890/225 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 5/75 + 75/9 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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