Add 25/6 and 50/90
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 50/90
25/6 + 50/90 is 85/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 50/90 = 375 + 50/90 = 425/90 - 425/90 simplified gives 85/18
- So, 25/6 + 50/90 = 85/18
In mixed form: 413/18
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