Add 45/25 and 8/28
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 8/28
45/25 + 8/28 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/700 + 200/700 = 1260 + 200/700 = 1460/700 - 1460/700 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 45/25 + 8/28 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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