Add 5/9 and 2/25
5/9 + 2/25 is 143/225.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
125/225 + 18/225 = 125 + 18/225 = 143/225 - So, 5/9 + 2/25 = 143/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/9+2/25 5/9+4/25 5/18+2/25 5/9+2/50 15/9+2/25 5/9+6/25 5/27+2/25 5/9+2/75 25/9+2/25 5/9+10/25 5/45+2/25 35/9+2/25 5/9+14/25 5/63+2/25