Add 75/25 and 8/45
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 8/45
75/25 + 8/45 is 143/45.
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,
75/25 = 75 × 9/25 × 9 = 675/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Add the two like fractions:
675/225 + 40/225 = 675 + 40/225 = 715/225 - 715/225 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 75/25 + 8/45 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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