Add 25/20 and 10/90
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 10/90
25/20 + 10/90 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 20/180 = 225 + 20/180 = 245/180 - 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 25/20 + 10/90 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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