Add 25/7 and 15/90
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 15/90
25/7 + 15/90 is 157/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
25/7 = 25 × 90/7 × 90 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
15/90 = 15 × 7/90 × 7 = 105/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/630 + 105/630 = 2250 + 105/630 = 2355/630 - 2355/630 simplified gives 157/42
- So, 25/7 + 15/90 = 157/42
In mixed form: 331/42
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