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Add 18/6 and 90/25

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 3 15/25

18/6 + 90/25 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/150 + 540/150 = 450 + 540/150 = 990/150
  5. 990/150 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 18/6 + 90/25 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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