Add 81/25 and 75/45, Solve 3 6/25 + 1 30/45 as a fraction

Add 81/25 and 75/45

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

81/25 + 75/45 is 368/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
81/25 = 81 × 9/25 × 9 = 729/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
Add the two like fractions:
729/225 + 375/225 = 729 + 375/225 = 1104/225
1104/225 simplified gives 368/75
So, 81/25 + 75/45 = 368/75
In mixed form: 468/75

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