Add 10/25 and 7/45
10/25 + 7/45 is 5/9.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Add the two like fractions:
90/225 + 35/225 = 90 + 35/225 = 125/225 - 125/225 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 10/25 + 7/45 = 5/9
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