Add 35/25 and 4/9
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 4/9
35/25 + 4/9 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
315/225 + 100/225 = 315 + 100/225 = 415/225 - 415/225 simplified gives 83/45
- So, 35/25 + 4/9 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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