Add 9/45 and 25/60
9/45 + 25/60 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 75/180 = 36 + 75/180 = 111/180 - 111/180 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 9/45 + 25/60 = 37/60
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