Add 45/9 and 4/75
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 4/75
45/9 + 4/75 is 379/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/225 + 12/225 = 1125 + 12/225 = 1137/225 - 1137/225 simplified gives 379/75
- So, 45/9 + 4/75 = 379/75
In mixed form: 54/75
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