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Add 45/5 and 50/21

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 8/21

45/5 + 50/21 is 239/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    45/5 = 45 × 21/5 × 21 = 945/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/105 + 250/105 = 945 + 250/105 = 1195/105
  5. 1195/105 simplified gives 239/21
  6. So, 45/5 + 50/21 = 239/21
    In mixed form: 118/21

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