Add 9/6 and 36/75, Solve 1 3/6 + 36/75 as a fraction

Add 9/6 and 36/75

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 36/75

9/6 + 36/75 is 99/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 72/150 = 225 + 72/150 = 297/150
297/150 simplified gives 99/50
So, 9/6 + 36/75 = 99/50
In mixed form: 149/50

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