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Add 4/45 and 36/25

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 11/25

4/45 + 36/25 is 344/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/225 + 324/225 = 20 + 324/225 = 344/225
  5. So, 4/45 + 36/25 = 344/225
    In mixed form: 1119/225

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