Add 30/25 and 14/45, Solve 1 5/25 + 14/45 as a fraction

Add 30/25 and 14/45

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 14/45

30/25 + 14/45 is 68/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225
Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 70/225 = 270 + 70/225 = 340/225
340/225 simplified gives 68/45
So, 30/25 + 14/45 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45

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