Add 75/45 and 2/7, Solve 1 30/45 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 75/45 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 2/7

75/45 + 2/7 is 41/21.

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,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315
Add the two like fractions:
525/315 + 90/315 = 525 + 90/315 = 615/315
615/315 simplified gives 41/21
So, 75/45 + 2/7 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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