Add 75/45 and 25/20
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 5/20
75/45 + 25/20 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 225/180 = 300 + 225/180 = 525/180 - 525/180 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 75/45 + 25/20 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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