Add 4/25 and 21/45
4/25 + 21/45 is 47/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
36/225 + 105/225 = 36 + 105/225 = 141/225 - 141/225 simplified gives 47/75
- So, 4/25 + 21/45 = 47/75
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