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Add 45/50 and 21/60

45/50 + 21/60 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/300 + 105/300 = 270 + 105/300 = 375/300
  5. 375/300 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 45/50 + 21/60 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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