Add 70/75 and 18/45
70/75 + 18/45 is 4/3.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225 - Add the two like fractions:
210/225 + 90/225 = 210 + 90/225 = 300/225 - 300/225 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 70/75 + 18/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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