Add 84/75 and 4/45
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 4/45
84/75 + 4/45 is 272/225.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225 - Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 20/225 = 252 + 20/225 = 272/225 - So, 84/75 + 4/45 = 272/225
In mixed form: 147/225
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