Add 8/75 and 16/45
8/75 + 16/45 is 104/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Add the two like fractions:
24/225 + 80/225 = 24 + 80/225 = 104/225 - So, 8/75 + 16/45 = 104/225
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