Add 45/25 and 48/70
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 48/70
45/25 + 48/70 is 87/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
48/70 = 48 × 5/70 × 5 = 240/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 240/350 = 630 + 240/350 = 870/350 - 870/350 simplified gives 87/35
- So, 45/25 + 48/70 = 87/35
In mixed form: 217/35
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