Add 3/25 and 18/45
3/25 + 18/45 is 13/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225 - Add the two like fractions:
27/225 + 90/225 = 27 + 90/225 = 117/225 - 117/225 simplified gives 13/25
- So, 3/25 + 18/45 = 13/25
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