Add 60/45 and 14/75
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 14/75
60/45 + 14/75 is 38/25.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225 - Add the two like fractions:
300/225 + 42/225 = 300 + 42/225 = 342/225 - 342/225 simplified gives 38/25
- So, 60/45 + 14/75 = 38/25
In mixed form: 113/25
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