Add 45/60 and 7/75
45/60 + 7/75 is 253/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 28/300 = 225 + 28/300 = 253/300 - So, 45/60 + 7/75 = 253/300
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