Add 6/25 and 27/45
6/25 + 27/45 is 21/25.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225 - Add the two like fractions:
54/225 + 135/225 = 54 + 135/225 = 189/225 - 189/225 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 6/25 + 27/45 = 21/25
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