Add 1/9 and 15/25
1/9 + 15/25 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225 - Add the two like fractions:
25/225 + 135/225 = 25 + 135/225 = 160/225 - 160/225 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 1/9 + 15/25 = 32/45
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