Add 25/45 and 4/18
25/45 + 4/18 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 20/90 = 50 + 20/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 25/45 + 4/18 = 7/9
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