Add 25/3 and 27/45
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 27/45
25/3 + 27/45 is 134/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
25/3 = 25 × 15/3 × 15 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
375/45 + 27/45 = 375 + 27/45 = 402/45 - 402/45 simplified gives 134/15
- So, 25/3 + 27/45 = 134/15
In mixed form: 814/15
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