Add 75/45 and 8/10
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 8/10
75/45 + 8/10 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 72/90 = 150 + 72/90 = 222/90 - 222/90 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 75/45 + 8/10 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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