Add 5/45 and 2/25
5/45 + 2/25 is 43/225.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
25/225 + 18/225 = 25 + 18/225 = 43/225 - So, 5/45 + 2/25 = 43/225
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