Add 84/72 and 9/75
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 9/75
84/72 + 9/75 is 193/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
9/75 = 9 × 24/75 × 24 = 216/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1800 + 216/1800 = 2100 + 216/1800 = 2316/1800 - 2316/1800 simplified gives 193/150
- So, 84/72 + 9/75 = 193/150
In mixed form: 143/150
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