Add 35/75 and 20/45
35/75 + 20/45 is 41/45.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
105/225 + 100/225 = 105 + 100/225 = 205/225 - 205/225 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 35/75 + 20/45 = 41/45
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