Add 25/45 and 35/56
25/45 + 35/56 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
25/45 = 25 × 56/45 × 56 = 1400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2520 + 1575/2520 = 1400 + 1575/2520 = 2975/2520 - 2975/2520 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 25/45 + 35/56 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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