Add 81/75 and 12/9, Solve 1 6/75 + 1 3/9 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 12/9

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

81/75 + 12/9 is 181/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
81/75 = 81 × 3/75 × 3 = 243/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225
Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 300/225 = 243 + 300/225 = 543/225
543/225 simplified gives 181/75
So, 81/75 + 12/9 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75

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