Add 70/75 and 16/45
70/75 + 16/45 is 58/45.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Add the two like fractions:
210/225 + 80/225 = 210 + 80/225 = 290/225 - 290/225 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 70/75 + 16/45 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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