Add 2/45 and 70/25
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 20/25
2/45 + 70/25 is 128/45.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225 - Add the two like fractions:
10/225 + 630/225 = 10 + 630/225 = 640/225 - 640/225 simplified gives 128/45
- So, 2/45 + 70/25 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45
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