Add 8/25 and 6/9
8/25 + 6/9 is 74/75.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
72/225 + 150/225 = 72 + 150/225 = 222/225 - 222/225 simplified gives 74/75
- So, 8/25 + 6/9 = 74/75
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