Solve 52/25+85/2

$$\frac{ 52 }{ 25 } + \frac{ 85 }{ 2 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{2229}{50}=44.58$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 25 and 2 is 50. Convert \frac{52}{25} and \frac{85}{2} to fractions with denominator 50.

$$\frac{104}{50}+\frac{2125}{50}$$

Since \frac{104}{50} and \frac{2125}{50} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{104+2125}{50}$$

Add 104 and 2125 to get 2229.

$$\frac{2229}{50}$$

Factor

$$\frac{3 \cdot 743}{2 \cdot 5 ^ {2}} = 44\frac{29}{50} = 44.58$$