Add 4/75 and 72/45
1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 1 27/45
4/75 + 72/45 is 124/75.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 5/45 × 5 = 360/225 - Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 360/225 = 12 + 360/225 = 372/225 - 372/225 simplified gives 124/75
- So, 4/75 + 72/45 = 124/75
In mixed form: 149/75
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