Add 84/25 and 3/45
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 3/45
84/25 + 3/45 is 257/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/25 = 84 × 9/25 × 9 = 756/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Add the two like fractions:
756/225 + 15/225 = 756 + 15/225 = 771/225 - 771/225 simplified gives 257/75
- So, 84/25 + 3/45 = 257/75
In mixed form: 332/75
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