Add 60/75 and 35/45
60/75 + 35/45 is 71/45.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 175/225 = 180 + 175/225 = 355/225 - 355/225 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 60/75 + 35/45 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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