Add 25/10 and 50/45
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 5/45
25/10 + 50/45 is 65/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 100/90 = 225 + 100/90 = 325/90 - 325/90 simplified gives 65/18
- So, 25/10 + 50/45 = 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18
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