Add 9/15 and 72/75
9/15 + 72/75 is 39/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
72/75 = 72 × 1/75 × 1 = 72/75 - Add the two like fractions:
45/75 + 72/75 = 45 + 72/75 = 117/75 - 117/75 simplified gives 39/25
- So, 9/15 + 72/75 = 39/25
In mixed form: 114/25
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