Add 45/70 and 27/75
45/70 + 27/75 is 351/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
45/70 = 45 × 15/70 × 15 = 675/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
27/75 = 27 × 14/75 × 14 = 378/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1050 + 378/1050 = 675 + 378/1050 = 1053/1050 - 1053/1050 simplified gives 351/350
- So, 45/70 + 27/75 = 351/350
In mixed form: 11/350
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