Add 12/25 and 9/45
12/25 + 9/45 is 17/25.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225 - Add the two like fractions:
108/225 + 45/225 = 108 + 45/225 = 153/225 - 153/225 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 12/25 + 9/45 = 17/25
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