Add 25/75 and 25/90
25/75 + 25/90 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
25/75 = 25 × 6/75 × 6 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 125/450 = 150 + 125/450 = 275/450 - 275/450 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 25/75 + 25/90 = 11/18
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