Add 45/8 and 6/25
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 6/25
45/8 + 6/25 is 1173/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
45/8 = 45 × 25/8 × 25 = 1125/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/200 + 48/200 = 1125 + 48/200 = 1173/200 - So, 45/8 + 6/25 = 1173/200
In mixed form: 5173/200
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