Add 10/25 and 4/9
10/25 + 4/9 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
90/225 + 100/225 = 90 + 100/225 = 190/225 - 190/225 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 10/25 + 4/9 = 38/45
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