Add 75/45 and 72/49
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 23/49
75/45 + 72/49 is 461/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
72/49 = 72 × 45/49 × 45 = 3240/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2205 + 3240/2205 = 3675 + 3240/2205 = 6915/2205 - 6915/2205 simplified gives 461/147
- So, 75/45 + 72/49 = 461/147
In mixed form: 320/147
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