Add 72/9 and 14/75
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 14/75
72/9 + 14/75 is 614/75.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 25/9 × 25 = 1800/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/225 + 42/225 = 1800 + 42/225 = 1842/225 - 1842/225 simplified gives 614/75
- So, 72/9 + 14/75 = 614/75
In mixed form: 814/75
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