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Add 63/75 and 60/9

1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 6 6/9

63/75 + 60/9 is 563/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    63/75 = 63 × 3/75 × 3 = 189/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    60/9 = 60 × 25/9 × 25 = 1500/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/225 + 1500/225 = 189 + 1500/225 = 1689/225
  5. 1689/225 simplified gives 563/75
  6. So, 63/75 + 60/9 = 563/75
    In mixed form: 738/75

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