Add 50/45 and 56/75
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 56/75
50/45 + 56/75 is 418/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225 - Add the two like fractions:
250/225 + 168/225 = 250 + 168/225 = 418/225 - So, 50/45 + 56/75 = 418/225
In mixed form: 1193/225
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