Add 21/3 and 25/45
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 25/45
21/3 + 25/45 is 68/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
21/3 = 21 × 15/3 × 15 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
315/45 + 25/45 = 315 + 25/45 = 340/45 - 340/45 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 21/3 + 25/45 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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