Add 9/75 and 25/10, Solve 9/75 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 9/75 and 25/10

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

9/75 + 25/10 is 131/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 375/150 = 18 + 375/150 = 393/150
393/150 simplified gives 131/50
So, 9/75 + 25/10 = 131/50
In mixed form: 231/50

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