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Add 2/25 and 9/45

2/25 + 9/45 is 7/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/225 + 45/225 = 18 + 45/225 = 63/225
  5. 63/225 simplified gives 7/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 9/45 = 7/25

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