Add 45/75 and 18/25
45/75 + 18/25 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
45/75 = 45 × 1/75 × 1 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75 - Add the two like fractions:
45/75 + 54/75 = 45 + 54/75 = 99/75 - 99/75 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 45/75 + 18/25 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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