Add 60/25 and 70/45
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 1 25/45
60/25 + 70/45 is 178/45.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225 - Add the two like fractions:
540/225 + 350/225 = 540 + 350/225 = 890/225 - 890/225 simplified gives 178/45
- So, 60/25 + 70/45 = 178/45
In mixed form: 343/45
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