Add 84/2 and 9/75
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 9/75
84/2 + 9/75 is 1053/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
84/2 = 84 × 75/2 × 75 = 6300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/150 + 18/150 = 6300 + 18/150 = 6318/150 - 6318/150 simplified gives 1053/25
- So, 84/2 + 9/75 = 1053/25
In mixed form: 423/25
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