Add 25/28 and 40/90
25/28 + 40/90 is 337/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
25/28 = 25 × 45/28 × 45 = 1125/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
40/90 = 40 × 14/90 × 14 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1260 + 560/1260 = 1125 + 560/1260 = 1685/1260 - 1685/1260 simplified gives 337/252
- So, 25/28 + 40/90 = 337/252
In mixed form: 185/252
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