Add 25/45 and 40/14, Solve 25/45 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 25/45 and 40/14

1^st number: 25/45, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

25/45 + 40/14 is 215/63.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630
Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 1800/630 = 350 + 1800/630 = 2150/630
2150/630 simplified gives 215/63
So, 25/45 + 40/14 = 215/63
In mixed form: 326/63

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