Add 9/75 and 20/6, Solve 9/75 + 3 2/6 as a fraction

Add 9/75 and 20/6

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

9/75 + 20/6 is 259/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150
Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 500/150 = 18 + 500/150 = 518/150
518/150 simplified gives 259/75
So, 9/75 + 20/6 = 259/75
In mixed form: 334/75

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