Add 75/45 and 3/4
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 3/4
75/45 + 3/4 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 135/180 = 300 + 135/180 = 435/180 - 435/180 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 75/45 + 3/4 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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