Add 3/25 and 3/45
3/25 + 3/45 is 14/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Add the two like fractions:
27/225 + 15/225 = 27 + 15/225 = 42/225 - 42/225 simplified gives 14/75
- So, 3/25 + 3/45 = 14/75
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