Add 14/25 and 5/9
14/25 + 5/9 is 251/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Add the two like fractions:
126/225 + 125/225 = 126 + 125/225 = 251/225 - So, 14/25 + 5/9 = 251/225
In mixed form: 126/225
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