Add 45/3 and 30/25, Solve 15 0/3 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 30/25

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

45/3 + 30/25 is 81/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
45/3 = 45 × 25/3 × 25 = 1125/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
30/25 = 30 × 3/25 × 3 = 90/75
Add the two like fractions:
1125/75 + 90/75 = 1125 + 90/75 = 1215/75
1215/75 simplified gives 81/5
So, 45/3 + 30/25 = 81/5
In mixed form: 161/5

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