Add 25/3 and 35/45
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 35/45
25/3 + 35/45 is 82/9.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
375/45 + 35/45 = 375 + 35/45 = 410/45 - 410/45 simplified gives 82/9
- So, 25/3 + 35/45 = 82/9
In mixed form: 91/9
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