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Add 6/2 and 9/75

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 9/75

6/2 + 9/75 is 78/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    6/2 = 6 × 75/2 × 75 = 450/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
  4. Add the two fractions:
    450/150 + 18/150 = 450 + 18/150 = 468/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/25
  6. In mixed form: 33/25

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