Add 25/45 and 7/8
25/45 + 7/8 is 103/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 315/360 = 200 + 315/360 = 515/360 - 515/360 simplified gives 103/72
- So, 25/45 + 7/8 = 103/72
In mixed form: 131/72
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