Add 7/75 and 49/45
1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 1 4/45
7/75 + 49/45 is 266/225.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
49/45 = 49 × 5/45 × 5 = 245/225 - Add the two like fractions:
21/225 + 245/225 = 21 + 245/225 = 266/225 - So, 7/75 + 49/45 = 266/225
In mixed form: 141/225
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