Add 45/21 and 30/75
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 30/75
45/21 + 30/75 is 89/35.
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,
30/75 = 30 × 7/75 × 7 = 210/525 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/525 + 210/525 = 1125 + 210/525 = 1335/525 - 1335/525 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 45/21 + 30/75 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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