Add 9/3 and 25/45
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 25/45
9/3 + 25/45 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
9/3 = 9 × 15/3 × 15 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 25/45 = 135 + 25/45 = 160/45 - 160/45 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 9/3 + 25/45 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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