Add 25/45 and 30/75
25/45 + 30/75 is 43/45.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 5/45 × 5 = 125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225 - Add the two like fractions:
125/225 + 90/225 = 125 + 90/225 = 215/225 - 215/225 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 25/45 + 30/75 = 43/45
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