Add 25/7 and 2/45, Solve 3 4/7 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 2/45

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 2/45

25/7 + 2/45 is 1139/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
25/7 = 25 × 45/7 × 45 = 1125/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
Add the two like fractions:
1125/315 + 14/315 = 1125 + 14/315 = 1139/315
So, 25/7 + 2/45 = 1139/315
In mixed form: 3194/315

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