Add 7/4 and 25/45
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 25/45
7/4 + 25/45 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 100/180 = 315 + 100/180 = 415/180 - 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 7/4 + 25/45 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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