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Add 54/75 and 7/9

54/75 + 7/9 is 337/225.

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,
    54/75 = 54 × 3/75 × 3 = 162/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/225 + 175/225 = 162 + 175/225 = 337/225
  5. So, 54/75 + 7/9 = 337/225
    In mixed form: 1112/225

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