Add 54/45 and 2/25
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 2/25
54/45 + 2/25 is 32/25.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 18/225 = 270 + 18/225 = 288/225 - 288/225 simplified gives 32/25
- So, 54/45 + 2/25 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25
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