Add 7/9 and 45/75
7/9 + 45/75 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
45/75 = 45 × 3/75 × 3 = 135/225 - Add the two like fractions:
175/225 + 135/225 = 175 + 135/225 = 310/225 - 310/225 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 7/9 + 45/75 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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