Add 8/45 and 7/75
8/45 + 7/75 is 61/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225 - Add the two like fractions:
40/225 + 21/225 = 40 + 21/225 = 61/225 - So, 8/45 + 7/75 = 61/225
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