Add 9/75 and 40/60
9/75 + 40/60 is 59/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
36/300 + 200/300 = 36 + 200/300 = 236/300 - 236/300 simplified gives 59/75
- So, 9/75 + 40/60 = 59/75
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