Add 45/14 and 40/75
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 40/75
45/14 + 40/75 is 787/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
45/14 = 45 × 75/14 × 75 = 3375/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/1050 + 560/1050 = 3375 + 560/1050 = 3935/1050 - 3935/1050 simplified gives 787/210
- So, 45/14 + 40/75 = 787/210
In mixed form: 3157/210
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