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Add 50/45 and 21/4

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 5 1/4

50/45 + 21/4 is 229/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 945/180 = 200 + 945/180 = 1145/180
  5. 1145/180 simplified gives 229/36
  6. So, 50/45 + 21/4 = 229/36
    In mixed form: 613/36

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