Add 72/25 and 50/45
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1 5/45
72/25 + 50/45 is 898/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
648/225 + 250/225 = 648 + 250/225 = 898/225 - So, 72/25 + 50/45 = 898/225
In mixed form: 3223/225
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