Add 6/75 and 60/9, Solve 6/75 + 6 6/9 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 60/9

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

6/75 + 60/9 is 506/75.

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,
60/9 = 60 × 25/9 × 25 = 1500/225
Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 1500/225 = 18 + 1500/225 = 1518/225
1518/225 simplified gives 506/75
So, 6/75 + 60/9 = 506/75
In mixed form: 656/75

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