Add 45/21 and 27/75
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 27/75
45/21 + 27/75 is 438/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
45/21 = 45 × 25/21 × 25 = 1125/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
27/75 = 27 × 7/75 × 7 = 189/525 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/525 + 189/525 = 1125 + 189/525 = 1314/525 - 1314/525 simplified gives 438/175
- So, 45/21 + 27/75 = 438/175
In mixed form: 288/175
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