Add 35/5 and 25/45
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 25/45
35/5 + 25/45 is 68/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
315/45 + 25/45 = 315 + 25/45 = 340/45 - 340/45 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 35/5 + 25/45 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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