Add 15/45 and 50/75
15/45 + 50/75 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 150/225 = 75 + 150/225 = 225/225 - 225/225 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 15/45 + 50/75 = 1/1
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