Add 25/8 and 14/45
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 14/45
25/8 + 14/45 is 1237/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 112/360 = 1125 + 112/360 = 1237/360 - So, 25/8 + 14/45 = 1237/360
In mixed form: 3157/360
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