Add 2/45 and 27/75
2/45 + 27/75 is 91/225.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225 - Add the two like fractions:
10/225 + 81/225 = 10 + 81/225 = 91/225 - So, 2/45 + 27/75 = 91/225
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