Add 5/25 and 6/9
5/25 + 6/9 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
45/225 + 150/225 = 45 + 150/225 = 195/225 - 195/225 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 5/25 + 6/9 = 13/15
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