Add 9/45 and 54/75
9/45 + 54/75 is 23/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
54/75 = 54 × 3/75 × 3 = 162/225 - Add the two like fractions:
45/225 + 162/225 = 45 + 162/225 = 207/225 - 207/225 simplified gives 23/25
- So, 9/45 + 54/75 = 23/25
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