Add 27/4 and 45/75
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 45/75
27/4 + 45/75 is 147/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
27/4 = 27 × 75/4 × 75 = 2025/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/300 + 180/300 = 2025 + 180/300 = 2205/300 - 2205/300 simplified gives 147/20
- So, 27/4 + 45/75 = 147/20
In mixed form: 77/20
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