Add 45/84 and 25/50
45/84 + 25/50 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
25/50 = 25 × 42/50 × 42 = 1050/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2100 + 1050/2100 = 1125 + 1050/2100 = 2175/2100 - 2175/2100 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 45/84 + 25/50 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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