Add 45/14 and 20/25
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 20/25
45/14 + 20/25 is 281/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
45/14 = 45 × 25/14 × 25 = 1125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/350 + 280/350 = 1125 + 280/350 = 1405/350 - 1405/350 simplified gives 281/70
- So, 45/14 + 20/25 = 281/70
In mixed form: 41/70
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