Add 84/9 and 49/75
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 49/75
84/9 + 49/75 is 749/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
84/9 = 84 × 25/9 × 25 = 2100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/225 + 147/225 = 2100 + 147/225 = 2247/225 - 2247/225 simplified gives 749/75
- So, 84/9 + 49/75 = 749/75
In mixed form: 974/75
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