Add 35/8 and 25/45
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 25/45
35/8 + 25/45 is 355/72.
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,
35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/360 + 200/360 = 1575 + 200/360 = 1775/360 - 1775/360 simplified gives 355/72
- So, 35/8 + 25/45 = 355/72
In mixed form: 467/72
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