Add 49/75 and 7/45
49/75 + 7/45 is 182/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Add the two like fractions:
147/225 + 35/225 = 147 + 35/225 = 182/225 - So, 49/75 + 7/45 = 182/225
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