Add 25/4 and 5/90
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 5/90
25/4 + 5/90 is 227/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/180 + 10/180 = 1125 + 10/180 = 1135/180 - 1135/180 simplified gives 227/36
- So, 25/4 + 5/90 = 227/36
In mixed form: 611/36
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