Add 84/9 and 60/75
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 60/75
84/9 + 60/75 is 152/15.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/225 + 180/225 = 2100 + 180/225 = 2280/225 - 2280/225 simplified gives 152/15
- So, 84/9 + 60/75 = 152/15
In mixed form: 102/15
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