Add 45/25 and 21/14
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1 7/14
45/25 + 21/14 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 525/350 = 630 + 525/350 = 1155/350 - 1155/350 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 45/25 + 21/14 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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