Add 25/10 and 42/90
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 42/90
25/10 + 42/90 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 42/90 = 225 + 42/90 = 267/90 - 267/90 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 25/10 + 42/90 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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