Add 25/45 and 40/7, Solve 25/45 + 5 5/7 as a fraction

Add 25/45 and 40/7

1^st number: 25/45, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

25/45 + 40/7 is 395/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315
Add the two like fractions:
175/315 + 1800/315 = 175 + 1800/315 = 1975/315
1975/315 simplified gives 395/63
So, 25/45 + 40/7 = 395/63
In mixed form: 617/63

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