Add 63/9 and 72/75
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 72/75
63/9 + 72/75 is 199/25.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 25/9 × 25 = 1575/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/225 + 216/225 = 1575 + 216/225 = 1791/225 - 1791/225 simplified gives 199/25
- So, 63/9 + 72/75 = 199/25
In mixed form: 724/25
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