Add 45/3 and 60/25
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/25
45/3 + 60/25 is 87/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/25 = 60 × 3/25 × 3 = 180/75 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/75 + 180/75 = 1125 + 180/75 = 1305/75 - 1305/75 simplified gives 87/5
- So, 45/3 + 60/25 = 87/5
In mixed form: 172/5
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