Add 7/45 and 35/75
7/45 + 35/75 is 28/45.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
35/225 + 105/225 = 35 + 105/225 = 140/225 - 140/225 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 7/45 + 35/75 = 28/45
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