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Add 9/2 and 5/75

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 5/75

9/2 + 5/75 is 137/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/150 + 10/150 = 675 + 10/150 = 685/150
  5. 685/150 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 9/2 + 5/75 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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