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Add 14/28 and 25/90

14/28 + 25/90 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    14/28 = 14 × 45/28 × 45 = 630/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    25/90 = 25 × 14/90 × 14 = 350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1260 + 350/1260 = 630 + 350/1260 = 980/1260
  5. 980/1260 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 14/28 + 25/90 = 7/9

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