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Add 8/9 and 6/25

8/9 + 6/25 is 254/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/225 + 54/225 = 200 + 54/225 = 254/225
  5. So, 8/9 + 6/25 = 254/225
    In mixed form: 129/225

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