Add 45/9 and 1/25
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 1/25
45/9 + 1/25 is 126/25.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/225 + 9/225 = 1125 + 9/225 = 1134/225 - 1134/225 simplified gives 126/25
- So, 45/9 + 1/25 = 126/25
In mixed form: 51/25
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