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Add 25/4 and 21/45

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 21/45

25/4 + 21/45 is 403/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/180 + 84/180 = 1125 + 84/180 = 1209/180
  5. 1209/180 simplified gives 403/60
  6. So, 25/4 + 21/45 = 403/60
    In mixed form: 643/60

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