Add 2/45 and 25/9
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 7/9
2/45 + 25/9 is 127/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 125/45 = 2 + 125/45 = 127/45 - So, 2/45 + 25/9 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/45+25/9 2/45+50/9 2/90+25/9 2/45+25/18 6/45+25/9 2/45+75/9 2/45+25/27 10/45+25/9 2/45+25/45 14/45+25/9 2/45+25/63