Add 5/45 and 50/75
5/45 + 50/75 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
25/225 + 150/225 = 25 + 150/225 = 175/225 - 175/225 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/45 + 50/75 = 7/9
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