Add 75/80 and 3/45
75/80 + 3/45 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 48/720 = 675 + 48/720 = 723/720 - 723/720 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 75/80 + 3/45 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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