Add 9/45 and 25/7
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 3 4/7
9/45 + 25/7 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
25/7 = 25 × 45/7 × 45 = 1125/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 1125/315 = 63 + 1125/315 = 1188/315 - 1188/315 simplified gives 132/35
- So, 9/45 + 25/7 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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