Add 5/25 and 10/45
5/25 + 10/45 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225 - Add the two like fractions:
45/225 + 50/225 = 45 + 50/225 = 95/225 - 95/225 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 5/25 + 10/45 = 19/45
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