Add 84/75 and 3/9, Solve 1 9/75 + 3/9 as a fraction

Add 84/75 and 3/9

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

84/75 + 3/9 is 109/75.

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,
84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225
Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 75/225 = 252 + 75/225 = 327/225
327/225 simplified gives 109/75
So, 84/75 + 3/9 = 109/75
In mixed form: 134/75

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