Add 7/2 and 9/75
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 9/75
7/2 + 9/75 is 181/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
7/2 = 7 × 75/2 × 75 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 18/150 = 525 + 18/150 = 543/150 - 543/150 simplified gives 181/50
- So, 7/2 + 9/75 = 181/50
In mixed form: 331/50
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