Add 70/75 and 4/45
70/75 + 4/45 is 46/45.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225 - Add the two like fractions:
210/225 + 20/225 = 210 + 20/225 = 230/225 - 230/225 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 70/75 + 4/45 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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