Add 15/25 and 18/90
15/25 + 18/90 is 4/5.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 18/25 × 18 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
18/90 = 18 × 5/90 × 5 = 90/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 90/450 = 270 + 90/450 = 360/450 - 360/450 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 15/25 + 18/90 = 4/5
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