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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    45/25 = 45 × 21/25 × 21 = 945/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/525 + 200/525 = 945 + 200/525 = 1145/525
  5. 1145/525 simplified gives 229/105
  6. So, 45/25 + 8/21 = 229/105
    In mixed form: 219/105

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