Add 45/4 and 30/75
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 30/75
45/4 + 30/75 is 233/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
45/4 = 45 × 75/4 × 75 = 3375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/300 + 120/300 = 3375 + 120/300 = 3495/300 - 3495/300 simplified gives 233/20
- So, 45/4 + 30/75 = 233/20
In mixed form: 1113/20
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