Add 25/15 and 7/45
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 7/45
25/15 + 7/45 is 82/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
25/15 = 25 × 3/15 × 3 = 75/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
75/45 + 7/45 = 75 + 7/45 = 82/45 - So, 25/15 + 7/45 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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