Add 25/45 and 8/4
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 2 0/4
25/45 + 8/4 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 360/180 = 100 + 360/180 = 460/180 - 460/180 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 25/45 + 8/4 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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