Add 8/9 and 42/75
8/9 + 42/75 is 326/225.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225 - Add the two like fractions:
200/225 + 126/225 = 200 + 126/225 = 326/225 - So, 8/9 + 42/75 = 326/225
In mixed form: 1101/225
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