Add 50/45 and 48/25
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 23/25
50/45 + 48/25 is 682/225.
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,
48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225 - Add the two like fractions:
250/225 + 432/225 = 250 + 432/225 = 682/225 - So, 50/45 + 48/25 = 682/225
In mixed form: 37/225
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