Add 5/4 and 21/45
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 21/45
5/4 + 21/45 is 103/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 84/180 = 225 + 84/180 = 309/180 - 309/180 simplified gives 103/60
- So, 5/4 + 21/45 = 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60
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