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Add 25/45 and 16/9

1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 1 7/9

25/45 + 16/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/45 + 80/45 = 25 + 80/45 = 105/45
  5. 105/45 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 25/45 + 16/9 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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