Add 25/2 and 1/45
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1/45
25/2 + 1/45 is 1127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
25/2 = 25 × 45/2 × 45 = 1125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/90 + 2/90 = 1125 + 2/90 = 1127/90 - So, 25/2 + 1/45 = 1127/90
In mixed form: 1247/90
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