Add 25/75 and 6/45
25/75 + 6/45 is 7/15.
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,
25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 30/225 = 75 + 30/225 = 105/225 - 105/225 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 25/75 + 6/45 = 7/15
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