Add 75/9 and 7/5
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1 2/5
75/9 + 7/5 is 146/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
375/45 + 63/45 = 375 + 63/45 = 438/45 - 438/45 simplified gives 146/15
- So, 75/9 + 7/5 = 146/15
In mixed form: 911/15
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