Add 48/25 and 35/45
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 35/45
48/25 + 35/45 is 607/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
432/225 + 175/225 = 432 + 175/225 = 607/225 - So, 48/25 + 35/45 = 607/225
In mixed form: 2157/225
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