Add 3/75 and 36/45
3/75 + 36/45 is 21/25.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 180/225 = 9 + 180/225 = 189/225 - 189/225 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 3/75 + 36/45 = 21/25
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