Add 84/25 and 30/45
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 30/45
84/25 + 30/45 is 302/75.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 5/45 × 5 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
756/225 + 150/225 = 756 + 150/225 = 906/225 - 906/225 simplified gives 302/75
- So, 84/25 + 30/45 = 302/75
In mixed form: 42/75
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