Add 9/2 and 16/75
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 16/75
9/2 + 16/75 is 707/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 32/150 = 675 + 32/150 = 707/150 - So, 9/2 + 16/75 = 707/150
In mixed form: 4107/150
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