Add 9/75 and 70/10
1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 7 0/10
9/75 + 70/10 is 178/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/10 = 70 × 15/10 × 15 = 1050/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 1050/150 = 18 + 1050/150 = 1068/150 - 1068/150 simplified gives 178/25
- So, 9/75 + 70/10 = 178/25
In mixed form: 73/25
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