Add 25/3 and 36/90
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 36/90
25/3 + 36/90 is 131/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
25/3 = 25 × 30/3 × 30 = 750/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 36/90 = 750 + 36/90 = 786/90 - 786/90 simplified gives 131/15
- So, 25/3 + 36/90 = 131/15
In mixed form: 811/15
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