Add 27/75 and 98/45
1st number: 27/75, 2nd number: 2 8/45
27/75 + 98/45 is 571/225.
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,
27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225 - Add the two like fractions:
81/225 + 490/225 = 81 + 490/225 = 571/225 - So, 27/75 + 98/45 = 571/225
In mixed form: 2121/225
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