Add 45/2 and 3/75
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3/75
45/2 + 3/75 is 1127/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
45/2 = 45 × 75/2 × 75 = 3375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/150 + 6/150 = 3375 + 6/150 = 3381/150 - 3381/150 simplified gives 1127/50
- So, 45/2 + 3/75 = 1127/50
In mixed form: 2227/50
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