Add 45/3 and 25/4
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 6 1/4
45/3 + 25/4 is 85/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
45/3 = 45 × 4/3 × 4 = 180/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
25/4 = 25 × 3/4 × 3 = 75/12 - Add the two like fractions:
180/12 + 75/12 = 180 + 75/12 = 255/12 - 255/12 simplified gives 85/4
- So, 45/3 + 25/4 = 85/4
In mixed form: 211/4
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