Add 80/45 and 60/75
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 60/75
80/45 + 60/75 is 116/45.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 5/45 × 5 = 400/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
400/225 + 180/225 = 400 + 180/225 = 580/225 - 580/225 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 80/45 + 60/75 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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