Add 80/75 and 36/45
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 36/45
80/75 + 36/45 is 28/15.
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,
80/75 = 80 × 3/75 × 3 = 240/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
240/225 + 180/225 = 240 + 180/225 = 420/225 - 420/225 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 80/75 + 36/45 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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