Add 2/45 and 75/35
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 5/35
2/45 + 75/35 is 689/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
75/35 = 75 × 9/35 × 9 = 675/315 - Add the two like fractions:
14/315 + 675/315 = 14 + 675/315 = 689/315 - So, 2/45 + 75/35 = 689/315
In mixed form: 259/315
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