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