Add 15/45 and 4/25
15/45 + 4/25 is 37/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 36/225 = 75 + 36/225 = 111/225 - 111/225 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 15/45 + 4/25 = 37/75
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