Add 72/9 and 1/75, Solve 8 0/9 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 1/75

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 1/75

72/9 + 1/75 is 601/75.

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,
72/9 = 72 × 25/9 × 25 = 1800/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225
Add the two like fractions:
1800/225 + 3/225 = 1800 + 3/225 = 1803/225
1803/225 simplified gives 601/75
So, 72/9 + 1/75 = 601/75
In mixed form: 81/75

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