Add 4/75 and 21/45
4/75 + 21/45 is 13/25.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 105/225 = 12 + 105/225 = 117/225 - 117/225 simplified gives 13/25
- So, 4/75 + 21/45 = 13/25
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