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Add 9/45 and 4/25

9/45 + 4/25 is 9/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 36/225 = 45 + 36/225 = 81/225
  5. 81/225 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 9/45 + 4/25 = 9/25

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