Add 2/45 and 20/25
2/45 + 20/25 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
10/225 + 180/225 = 10 + 180/225 = 190/225 - 190/225 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 2/45 + 20/25 = 38/45
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