Add 16/25 and 2/45
16/25 + 2/45 is 154/225.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Add the two like fractions:
144/225 + 10/225 = 144 + 10/225 = 154/225 - So, 16/25 + 2/45 = 154/225
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