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Add 75/5 and 5/9

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 5/9

75/5 + 5/9 is 140/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    75/5 = 75 × 9/5 × 9 = 675/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/45 + 25/45 = 675 + 25/45 = 700/45
  5. 700/45 simplified gives 140/9
  6. So, 75/5 + 5/9 = 140/9
    In mixed form: 155/9

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