Add 45/25 and 9/35
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 9/35
45/25 + 9/35 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
9/35 = 9 × 5/35 × 5 = 45/175 - Add the two like fractions:
315/175 + 45/175 = 315 + 45/175 = 360/175 - 360/175 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 45/25 + 9/35 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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