Add 56/75 and 15/45
56/75 + 15/45 is 27/25.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225 - Add the two like fractions:
168/225 + 75/225 = 168 + 75/225 = 243/225 - 243/225 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 56/75 + 15/45 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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