Add 4/9 and 30/25
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 1 5/25
4/9 + 30/25 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Add the two like fractions:
100/225 + 270/225 = 100 + 270/225 = 370/225 - 370/225 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 4/9 + 30/25 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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