Add 5/45 and 25/35
5/45 + 25/35 is 52/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
35/315 + 225/315 = 35 + 225/315 = 260/315 - 260/315 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 5/45 + 25/35 = 52/63
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