Add 25/6 and 50/45, Solve 4 1/6 + 1 5/45 as a fraction

Add 25/6 and 50/45

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

25/6 + 50/45 is 95/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 100/90 = 375 + 100/90 = 475/90
475/90 simplified gives 95/18
So, 25/6 + 50/45 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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