Add 21/25 and 14/45
21/25 + 14/45 is 259/225.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Add the two like fractions:
189/225 + 70/225 = 189 + 70/225 = 259/225 - So, 21/25 + 14/45 = 259/225
In mixed form: 134/225
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