Add 25/45 and 36/4
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 9 0/4
25/45 + 36/4 is 86/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 1620/180 = 100 + 1620/180 = 1720/180 - 1720/180 simplified gives 86/9
- So, 25/45 + 36/4 = 86/9
In mixed form: 95/9
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