Add 9/45 and 72/75
9/45 + 72/75 is 29/25.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Add the two like fractions:
45/225 + 216/225 = 45 + 216/225 = 261/225 - 261/225 simplified gives 29/25
- So, 9/45 + 72/75 = 29/25
In mixed form: 14/25
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