Add 70/25 and 7/45
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 7/45
70/25 + 7/45 is 133/45.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Add the two like fractions:
630/225 + 35/225 = 630 + 35/225 = 665/225 - 665/225 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 70/25 + 7/45 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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