Add 6/75 and 36/9
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 4 0/9
6/75 + 36/9 is 102/25.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 900/225 = 18 + 900/225 = 918/225 - 918/225 simplified gives 102/25
- So, 6/75 + 36/9 = 102/25
In mixed form: 42/25
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