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Add 25/7 and 10/45

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 10/45

25/7 + 10/45 is 239/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    25/7 = 25 × 45/7 × 45 = 1125/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/315 + 70/315 = 1125 + 70/315 = 1195/315
  5. 1195/315 simplified gives 239/63
  6. So, 25/7 + 10/45 = 239/63
    In mixed form: 350/63

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