Add 45/6 and 5/75
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 5/75
45/6 + 5/75 is 227/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 10/150 = 1125 + 10/150 = 1135/150 - 1135/150 simplified gives 227/30
- So, 45/6 + 5/75 = 227/30
In mixed form: 717/30
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