Add 25/9 and 4/45
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 4/45
25/9 + 4/45 is 43/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
125/45 + 4/45 = 125 + 4/45 = 129/45 - 129/45 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 25/9 + 4/45 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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