Add 45/25 and 14/21
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 14/21
45/25 + 14/21 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
45/25 = 45 × 21/25 × 21 = 945/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
14/21 = 14 × 25/21 × 25 = 350/525 - Add the two like fractions:
945/525 + 350/525 = 945 + 350/525 = 1295/525 - 1295/525 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 45/25 + 14/21 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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