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Add 25/12 and 4/90

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 4/90

25/12 + 4/90 is 383/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/180 + 8/180 = 375 + 8/180 = 383/180
  5. So, 25/12 + 4/90 = 383/180
    In mixed form: 223/180

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