Add 2/75 and 75/45
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 30/45
2/75 + 75/45 is 127/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
6/225 + 375/225 = 6 + 375/225 = 381/225 - 381/225 simplified gives 127/75
- So, 2/75 + 75/45 = 127/75
In mixed form: 152/75
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