Add 6/75 and 40/45
6/75 + 40/45 is 218/225.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 200/225 = 18 + 200/225 = 218/225 - So, 6/75 + 40/45 = 218/225
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