Add 50/45 and 50/25
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2 0/25
50/45 + 50/25 is 28/9.
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,
50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225 - Add the two like fractions:
250/225 + 450/225 = 250 + 450/225 = 700/225 - 700/225 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 50/45 + 50/25 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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