Add 6/75 and 72/9
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 8 0/9
6/75 + 72/9 is 202/25.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 25/9 × 25 = 1800/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 1800/225 = 18 + 1800/225 = 1818/225 - 1818/225 simplified gives 202/25
- So, 6/75 + 72/9 = 202/25
In mixed form: 82/25
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