Add 25/2 and 70/90
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 70/90
25/2 + 70/90 is 239/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
25/2 = 25 × 45/2 × 45 = 1125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/90 + 70/90 = 1125 + 70/90 = 1195/90 - 1195/90 simplified gives 239/18
- So, 25/2 + 70/90 = 239/18
In mixed form: 135/18
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