Add 25/45 and 36/14
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 2 8/14
25/45 + 36/14 is 197/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
25/45 = 25 × 14/45 × 14 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 1620/630 = 350 + 1620/630 = 1970/630 - 1970/630 simplified gives 197/63
- So, 25/45 + 36/14 = 197/63
In mixed form: 38/63
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