Add 14/8 and 25/45
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 25/45
14/8 + 25/45 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 200/360 = 630 + 200/360 = 830/360 - 830/360 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 14/8 + 25/45 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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