Add 25/15 and 40/90
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 40/90
25/15 + 40/90 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
25/15 = 25 × 6/15 × 6 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 40/90 = 150 + 40/90 = 190/90 - 190/90 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 25/15 + 40/90 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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