Add 25/75 and 50/45
1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 1 5/45
25/75 + 50/45 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 250/225 = 75 + 250/225 = 325/225 - 325/225 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 25/75 + 50/45 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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