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Add 80/45 and 14/25

1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 14/25

80/45 + 14/25 is 526/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    80/45 = 80 × 5/45 × 5 = 400/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/225 + 126/225 = 400 + 126/225 = 526/225
  5. So, 80/45 + 14/25 = 526/225
    In mixed form: 276/225

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