Add 45/25 and 24/35
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 24/35
45/25 + 24/35 is 87/35.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 5/35 × 5 = 120/175 - Add the two like fractions:
315/175 + 120/175 = 315 + 120/175 = 435/175 - 435/175 simplified gives 87/35
- So, 45/25 + 24/35 = 87/35
In mixed form: 217/35
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