Add 25/4 and 12/45
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 12/45
25/4 + 12/45 is 391/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/180 + 48/180 = 1125 + 48/180 = 1173/180 - 1173/180 simplified gives 391/60
- So, 25/4 + 12/45 = 391/60
In mixed form: 631/60
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