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Add 45/9 and 21/25

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 21/25

45/9 + 21/25 is 146/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/225 + 189/225 = 1125 + 189/225 = 1314/225
  5. 1314/225 simplified gives 146/25
  6. So, 45/9 + 21/25 = 146/25
    In mixed form: 521/25

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