Add 9/4 and 36/75
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 36/75
9/4 + 36/75 is 273/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Add the two like fractions:
675/300 + 144/300 = 675 + 144/300 = 819/300 - 819/300 simplified gives 273/100
- So, 9/4 + 36/75 = 273/100
In mixed form: 273/100
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