Add 6/75 and 9/4, Solve 6/75 + 2 1/4 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 9/4

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

6/75 + 9/4 is 233/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300
Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 675/300 = 24 + 675/300 = 699/300
699/300 simplified gives 233/100
So, 6/75 + 9/4 = 233/100
In mixed form: 233/100

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