Add 2/25 and 6/45
2/25 + 6/45 is 16/75.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 30/225 = 18 + 30/225 = 48/225 - 48/225 simplified gives 16/75
- So, 2/25 + 6/45 = 16/75
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