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Add 84/75 and 90/9

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 10 0/9

84/75 + 90/9 is 278/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/225 + 2250/225 = 252 + 2250/225 = 2502/225
  5. 2502/225 simplified gives 278/25
  6. So, 84/75 + 90/9 = 278/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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