Add 1/9 and 48/25
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 23/25
1/9 + 48/25 is 457/225.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225 - Add the two like fractions:
25/225 + 432/225 = 25 + 432/225 = 457/225 - So, 1/9 + 48/25 = 457/225
In mixed form: 27/225
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