Add 2/45 and 27/25
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 2/25
2/45 + 27/25 is 253/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225 - Add the two like fractions:
10/225 + 243/225 = 10 + 243/225 = 253/225 - So, 2/45 + 27/25 = 253/225
In mixed form: 128/225
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