Add 28/25 and 50/45
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 1 5/45
28/25 + 50/45 is 502/225.
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,
28/25 = 28 × 9/25 × 9 = 252/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 250/225 = 252 + 250/225 = 502/225 - So, 28/25 + 50/45 = 502/225
In mixed form: 252/225
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