Add 45/2 and 6/25
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 6/25
45/2 + 6/25 is 1137/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
45/2 = 45 × 25/2 × 25 = 1125/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/50 + 12/50 = 1125 + 12/50 = 1137/50 - So, 45/2 + 6/25 = 1137/50
In mixed form: 2237/50
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