Add 25/45 and 28/54
25/45 + 28/54 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
25/45 = 25 × 6/45 × 6 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 140/270 = 150 + 140/270 = 290/270 - 290/270 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 25/45 + 28/54 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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