Add 25/30 and 9/45
25/30 + 9/45 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
25/30 = 25 × 3/30 × 3 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
75/90 + 18/90 = 75 + 18/90 = 93/90 - 93/90 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 25/30 + 9/45 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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