Add 81/75 and 2/9
1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 2/9
81/75 + 2/9 is 293/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 50/225 = 243 + 50/225 = 293/225 - So, 81/75 + 2/9 = 293/225
In mixed form: 168/225
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