Add 75/45 and 12/7
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 5/7
75/45 + 12/7 is 71/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
12/7 = 12 × 45/7 × 45 = 540/315 - Add the two like fractions:
525/315 + 540/315 = 525 + 540/315 = 1065/315 - 1065/315 simplified gives 71/21
- So, 75/45 + 12/7 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21
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