Add 40/45 and 9/25
40/45 + 9/25 is 281/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Add the two like fractions:
200/225 + 81/225 = 200 + 81/225 = 281/225 - So, 40/45 + 9/25 = 281/225
In mixed form: 156/225
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