Add 5/7 and 25/45
5/7 + 25/45 is 80/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
5/7 = 5 × 45/7 × 45 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
225/315 + 175/315 = 225 + 175/315 = 400/315 - 400/315 simplified gives 80/63
- So, 5/7 + 25/45 = 80/63
In mixed form: 117/63
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