Add 7/75 and 40/9
1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 4 4/9
7/75 + 40/9 is 1021/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Add the two like fractions:
21/225 + 1000/225 = 21 + 1000/225 = 1021/225 - So, 7/75 + 40/9 = 1021/225
In mixed form: 4121/225
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