Add 60/9 and 35/75
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 35/75
60/9 + 35/75 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
60/9 = 60 × 25/9 × 25 = 1500/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/225 + 105/225 = 1500 + 105/225 = 1605/225 - 1605/225 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 60/9 + 35/75 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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