Add 45/5 and 25/35
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 25/35
45/5 + 25/35 is 68/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
45/5 = 45 × 7/5 × 7 = 315/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
25/35 = 25 × 1/35 × 1 = 25/35 - Add the two like fractions:
315/35 + 25/35 = 315 + 25/35 = 340/35 - 340/35 simplified gives 68/7
- So, 45/5 + 25/35 = 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7
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