Add 75/35 and 3/45
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 3/45
75/35 + 3/45 is 232/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
75/35 = 75 × 9/35 × 9 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Add the two like fractions:
675/315 + 21/315 = 675 + 21/315 = 696/315 - 696/315 simplified gives 232/105
- So, 75/35 + 3/45 = 232/105
In mixed form: 222/105
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