Add 45/25 and 14/45, Solve 1 20/25 + 14/45 as a fraction

Add 45/25 and 14/45

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 14/45

45/25 + 14/45 is 19/9.

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,
45/25 = 45 × 9/25 × 9 = 405/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225
Add the two like fractions:
405/225 + 70/225 = 405 + 70/225 = 475/225
475/225 simplified gives 19/9
So, 45/25 + 14/45 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9

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