Add 84/75 and 35/45
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 35/45
84/75 + 35/45 is 427/225.
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,
84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 175/225 = 252 + 175/225 = 427/225 - So, 84/75 + 35/45 = 427/225
In mixed form: 1202/225
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