Add 75/3 and 50/45
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/45
75/3 + 50/45 is 235/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
75/3 = 75 × 15/3 × 15 = 1125/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/45 + 50/45 = 1125 + 50/45 = 1175/45 - 1175/45 simplified gives 235/9
- So, 75/3 + 50/45 = 235/9
In mixed form: 261/9
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