Add 24/7 and 25/45
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 25/45
24/7 + 25/45 is 251/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
24/7 = 24 × 45/7 × 45 = 1080/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/315 + 175/315 = 1080 + 175/315 = 1255/315 - 1255/315 simplified gives 251/63
- So, 24/7 + 25/45 = 251/63
In mixed form: 362/63
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