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Add 25/45 and 4/9

25/45 + 4/9 is 1/1.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/45 + 20/45 = 25 + 20/45 = 45/45
  5. 45/45 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 25/45 + 4/9 = 1/1

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