Add 10/25 and 70/90
10/25 + 70/90 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 350/450 = 180 + 350/450 = 530/450 - 530/450 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 10/25 + 70/90 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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