Add 50/25 and 21/45
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 21/45
50/25 + 21/45 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 105/225 = 450 + 105/225 = 555/225 - 555/225 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 50/25 + 21/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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