Add 72/75 and 2/45
72/75 + 2/45 is 226/225.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Add the two like fractions:
216/225 + 10/225 = 216 + 10/225 = 226/225 - So, 72/75 + 2/45 = 226/225
In mixed form: 11/225
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