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Add 40/25 and 20/9

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2 2/9

40/25 + 20/9 is 172/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/225 + 500/225 = 360 + 500/225 = 860/225
  5. 860/225 simplified gives 172/45
  6. So, 40/25 + 20/9 = 172/45
    In mixed form: 337/45

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