Add 25/45 and 56/72
25/45 + 56/72 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 280/360 = 200 + 280/360 = 480/360 - 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 25/45 + 56/72 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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