Add 10/25 and 2/45
10/25 + 2/45 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Add the two like fractions:
90/225 + 10/225 = 90 + 10/225 = 100/225 - 100/225 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 10/25 + 2/45 = 4/9
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