Add 35/25 and 42/45
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 42/45
35/25 + 42/45 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
315/225 + 210/225 = 315 + 210/225 = 525/225 - 525/225 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 35/25 + 42/45 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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