Add 25/75 and 4/45
25/75 + 4/45 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 20/225 = 75 + 20/225 = 95/225 - 95/225 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 25/75 + 4/45 = 19/45
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