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Add 25/45 and 50/14

1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 3 8/14

25/45 + 50/14 is 260/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    25/45 = 25 × 14/45 × 14 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 2250/630 = 350 + 2250/630 = 2600/630
  5. 2600/630 simplified gives 260/63
  6. So, 25/45 + 50/14 = 260/63
    In mixed form: 48/63

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