Add 25/2 and 5/45
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 5/45
25/2 + 5/45 is 227/18.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/90 + 10/90 = 1125 + 10/90 = 1135/90 - 1135/90 simplified gives 227/18
- So, 25/2 + 5/45 = 227/18
In mixed form: 1211/18
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