Add 45/6 and 56/25
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2 6/25
45/6 + 56/25 is 487/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 336/150 = 1125 + 336/150 = 1461/150 - 1461/150 simplified gives 487/50
- So, 45/6 + 56/25 = 487/50
In mixed form: 937/50
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