Add 50/45 and 4/25
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 4/25
50/45 + 4/25 is 286/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
250/225 + 36/225 = 250 + 36/225 = 286/225 - So, 50/45 + 4/25 = 286/225
In mixed form: 161/225
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