Add 75/20 and 27/45
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 27/45
75/20 + 27/45 is 87/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 108/180 = 675 + 108/180 = 783/180 - 783/180 simplified gives 87/20
- So, 75/20 + 27/45 = 87/20
In mixed form: 47/20
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