Add 45/25 and 10/35
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 10/35
45/25 + 10/35 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
10/35 = 10 × 5/35 × 5 = 50/175 - Add the two like fractions:
315/175 + 50/175 = 315 + 50/175 = 365/175 - 365/175 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 45/25 + 10/35 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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