Add 25/45 and 40/75
25/45 + 40/75 is 49/45.
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,
40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225 - Add the two like fractions:
125/225 + 120/225 = 125 + 120/225 = 245/225 - 245/225 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 25/45 + 40/75 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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