Add 45/25 and 3/45
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 3/45
45/25 + 3/45 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Add the two like fractions:
405/225 + 15/225 = 405 + 15/225 = 420/225 - 420/225 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 45/25 + 3/45 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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