Add 9/75 and 12/45
9/75 + 12/45 is 29/75.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Add the two like fractions:
27/225 + 60/225 = 27 + 60/225 = 87/225 - 87/225 simplified gives 29/75
- So, 9/75 + 12/45 = 29/75
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