Add 25/2 and 21/9
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 2 3/9
25/2 + 21/9 is 89/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
25/2 = 25 × 9/2 × 9 = 225/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18 - Add the two like fractions:
225/18 + 42/18 = 225 + 42/18 = 267/18 - 267/18 simplified gives 89/6
- So, 25/2 + 21/9 = 89/6
In mixed form: 145/6
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