Add 45/25 and 8/21
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 8/21
45/25 + 8/21 is 229/105.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525 - Add the two like fractions:
945/525 + 200/525 = 945 + 200/525 = 1145/525 - 1145/525 simplified gives 229/105
- So, 45/25 + 8/21 = 229/105
In mixed form: 219/105
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