Add 5/4 and 50/45
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 5/45
5/4 + 50/45 is 85/36.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 200/180 = 225 + 200/180 = 425/180 - 425/180 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 5/4 + 50/45 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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