Add 14/9 and 25/45
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 25/45
14/9 + 25/45 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
70/45 + 25/45 = 70 + 25/45 = 95/45 - 95/45 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 14/9 + 25/45 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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