Add 45/80 and 25/28
45/80 + 25/28 is 163/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
25/28 = 25 × 20/28 × 20 = 500/560 - Add the two like fractions:
315/560 + 500/560 = 315 + 500/560 = 815/560 - 815/560 simplified gives 163/112
- So, 45/80 + 25/28 = 163/112
In mixed form: 151/112
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